Case: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia v. Sebelius

2:14-cv-03096 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: June 2, 2014

Closed Date: Aug. 24, 2018

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Case Summary

This is one of many lawsuits brought challenging the Obama administration's 2012 Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring employers to pay for employees' contraception and abortifacients via medical insurance coverage. Many religious hospitals, charities, universities, and other enterprises owned or controlled by religious organizations or individuals who opposed contraception on doctrinal grounds argued the mandate violated their religious beliefs. For a full list of these cases pleas…

This is one of many lawsuits brought challenging the Obama administration's 2012 Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring employers to pay for employees' contraception and abortifacients via medical insurance coverage. Many religious hospitals, charities, universities, and other enterprises owned or controlled by religious organizations or individuals who opposed contraception on doctrinal grounds argued the mandate violated their religious beliefs. For a full list of these cases please see our collection of the Contraception Insurance Mandate cases here.

Several non-profit corporations (Affiliates), which were affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia (Archdiocese) and participated in the archdiocese health care plan, were required under the Affordable Care Act and its regulations (Mandate), as issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to sign and deliver a self-certification to a third party administrator. The administrator could unilaterally choose to supply abortifacients and contraceptive services, in contradiction of the religious belief held by the Affiliates. Meanwhile, the Archdiocese, which was itself exempted from the Mandate, refused to facilitate any provision of contraceptive services in the archdiocese health care plan for the same religious reason.

Not wanting to pay any monetary penalties for noncompliance with the Mandate or to expel the Affiliates from the plan, the Archdiocese, along with the Affiliates, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under the Declaratory Judgment Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (the "RFRA"). The complaint against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Treasury was filed on June 2, 2014 and the plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as attorneys' fees. They claimed that the defendants, through the Mandate, had imposed a substantial burden on their exercise of religion, in violation of the RFRA as well as the First Amendment Free Exercise and Free Speech clauses of the U.S. Constitution.

On June 26, 2014, the District Court (Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter) denied the Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Judge Buckwalter raised doubts as to Plaintiffs' standing to bring their RFRA challenge and found that Plaintiffs had not met their burden to show a likelihood of success on the merits of their claims. 2014 WL 2892502 (E.D. Pa. June 26, 2014). That same day, the Plaintiffs appealed to the Third Circuit (14-3126).

On September 2, 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the District Court's judgement and remanded the case for reconsideration of the denial of the Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. The Third Circuit also enjoined the Government from imposing any fines until the District Court makes its decision on reconsideration.

On August 23, 2016, the parties issued a joint status report indicating that the district court had stayed all proceedings in this matter pending the Third Circuit’s resolution of Zubik v. Burwell, which was remanded after the Supreme Court's directive that the parties develop accommodations for religious exercise. 136 S. Ct. 1557 (2016).

The parties continued to file a number of status reports indicating that they were working on a joint resolution to this case. On August 24, 2018, the parties stipulated to dismiss this action with prejudice pursuant to private agreements entered into by the parties.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Emma Bao (11/12/2014)

Elena Malik (11/8/2017)

Michael Beech (4/5/2019)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

AGER, JACQUELYN J. (Pennsylvania)

ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA (Pennsylvania)

BECKENHAUER, ERIC B (Pennsylvania)

Bennett, Michelle Renee (District of Columbia)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (Pennsylvania)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

2:14-cv-03096

14-03126

Docket [PACER]

Aug. 24, 2018

Aug. 24, 2018

Docket
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2:14-cv-03096

Complaint

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

Complaint
37

2:14-cv-03096

Memorandum [Stating the Court will Deny Plaintiffs' Motion for Injunctive Relief]

June 26, 2014

June 26, 2014

Order/Opinion
003111746557

14-03126

Order

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia v. United States Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Sept. 25, 2014

Sept. 25, 2014

Order/Opinion
55

2:14-cv-03096

Joint Status Report

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia v. Burwell

Aug. 23, 2016

Aug. 23, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4371231/catholic-charities-of-the-archdiocese-of-philadelphia-v-sebelius/

Last updated June 15, 2026, 6:59 a.m.

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1 June 2, 2014

COMPLAINT against JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 102009.), filed by ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., ST. MARY MANOR, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ST. MONICA MANOR, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN. (Attachments: # 1 Case Management Track Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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2 June 2, 2014

MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. Memorandum Of Law. Declaration. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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3 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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4 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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5 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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6 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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7 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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8 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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9 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC..(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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10 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC..(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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11 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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12 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. MONICA MANOR.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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13 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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14 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by IMMACULATE MARY HOME.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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15 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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16 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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17 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. MARY MANOR.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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18 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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19 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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20 June 2, 2014

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA.(jwl, ) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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21 June 2, 2014

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA VOSS on behalf of IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS with Certificate of Service(VOSS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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22 June 2, 2014

NOTICE of Appearance by NICHOLAS M. CENTRELLA on behalf of IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS with Certificate of Service(CENTRELLA, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/02/2014)

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June 2, 2014

Summons Issued as to JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. Seven Forwarded To: Counsel, one given to AUSA on 6/2/14 (jwl, )

23 June 3, 2014

Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (dp, ) (Entered: 06/03/2014)

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24 June 9, 2014

NOTICE of Appearance by ADAM ANDERSON GROGG on behalf of JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR with Certificate of Service(GROGG, ADAM) (Entered: 06/09/2014)

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25 June 10, 2014

ORDER THAT ORAL ARGUMENT ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS SCHEDULED FOR 6/24/14 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 14A. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 6/10/14. 6/10/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/10/2014)

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26 June 17, 2014

RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Appendix Attachment 1)(GROGG, ADAM) (Entered: 06/17/2014)

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27 June 18, 2014

NOTICE of Appearance by MICHELLE RENEE BENNETT on behalf of JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR with Certificate of Service(BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 06/18/2014)

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28 June 20, 2014

REPLY in further support of re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS, certificate of service. (EMMERICH, FRANK) Modified on 6/23/2014 (fb). (Entered: 06/20/2014)

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29 June 20, 2014

First MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, memorandum, certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(GROGG, ADAM) Modified on 6/23/2014 (fb). (Entered: 06/20/2014)

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30 June 21, 2014

NOTICE by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Supplemental Authority, certificate of service. (EMMERICH, FRANK) Modified on 6/23/2014 (fb). (Entered: 06/21/2014)

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31 June 22, 2014

RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 First MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS, certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(EMMERICH, FRANK) Modified on 6/23/2014 (fb). (Entered: 06/22/2014)

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32 June 23, 2014

REPLY in Support re 29 First MOTION to Quash Subpoenas filed by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (GROGG, ADAM) Modified on 6/24/2014 (lisad, ). (Entered: 06/23/2014)

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33 June 23, 2014

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS IS GRANTED, AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 6/23/2014.6/23/2014 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(md) (Entered: 06/23/2014)

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34 June 24, 2014

Minute Entry for Oral Argument on Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 6/24/14 before Judge Buckwalter. ESR/Court Reporter: Matthew J. Higgins. (mbh, ) (Entered: 06/24/2014)

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35 June 25, 2014

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. Certificate of Service (EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 06/25/2014)

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36 June 25, 2014

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. Certificate of Service (GROGG, ADAM) (Entered: 06/25/2014)

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37 June 26, 2014

MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 6/26/14. 6/26/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/26/2014)

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38 June 26, 2014

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUCTION IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 6/26/14. 6/26/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/26/2014)

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39 June 26, 2014

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 38 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion) by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. Copies to Judge, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk and Certificate of Service. (EMMERICH, FRANK) Modified on 6/27/2014 (nd, ). (Entered: 06/26/2014)

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40 June 26, 2014

Clerk's Notice to USCA re 39 Notice of Appeal. (mbh, ) (Entered: 06/27/2014)

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June 26, 2014

USCA Appeal Fees received $ 505.00 receipt number PPE103411 re 39 Notice of Appeal,,, filed by ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. MONICA MANOR, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, IMMACULATE MARY HOME, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. MARY MANOR, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (mbh, )

June 27, 2014

NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 39 Notice of Appeal,,, filed by ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. MONICA MANOR, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, IMMACULATE MARY HOME, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. MARY MANOR, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.. USCA Case Number 14-3126 (ems)

41 June 30, 2014

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certificate of Service)(EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 06/30/2014)

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42 June 30, 2014

TRANSCRIPT of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING of held on 6/24/14, before Judge BUCKWALTER. Court Reporter/Transcriber Matthew Higgins. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 7/21/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/31/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/29/2014. (jaa, ) Modified on 7/1/2014 (jaa, ). (Entered: 07/01/2014)

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43 June 30, 2014

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re 42 Transcript - PDF, 7/1/14 Entered and Copies Emailed and Mailed.. (jaa, ) (Entered: 07/01/2014)

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44 July 23, 2014

Joint MOTION to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal filed by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GROGG, ADAM) (Entered: 07/23/2014)

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45 July 28, 2014

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES' JOINT MOTION TO STAY DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS PENDING APPEAL IS GRANTED AND THIS CASE IS STAYED PENDING THE THIRD CIRCUIT'S ADJUDICATION OF PLAINTIFFS' APPEAL OF THIS COURT'S DENIAL OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 7/28/14. 7/29/14 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 07/29/2014)

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46 Sept. 25, 2014

Certified Copy of Order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit re: vacate and remand to the District Court for reconsideration of its decision denying the preliminary injunction. (mbh, ) (Entered: 09/25/2014)

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47 Jan. 16, 2015

STIPULATION TO AMEND CAPTION AND STAY CASE (Joint) by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA. (EMMERICH, FRANK) (FILED IN ERROR, FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) (Entered: 01/16/2015)

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48 Jan. 21, 2015

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE CLAIMS OF ST. MONICA MANOR, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, IMMACULATE MARY HOME, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. MARY MANOR AND ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME ARE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 1/21/15. 1/22/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 01/22/2015)

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49 March 12, 2015

MOTION for Extension of Time to File filed by CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certification of Counsel, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Certificate of Service)(EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 03/12/2015)

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50 Oct. 20, 2015

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' UNCONTESTED MOTION FOR EXTENSION IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER SHALL REMAIN STAYED UNTIL FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ORDER OF THE COURT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER ON 10/19/15. 10/21/15 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)

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51 Jan. 6, 2016

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by JOSHUA VOSS on behalf of All Plaintiffs (VOSS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

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52 Jan. 25, 2016

ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE RONALD L. BUCKWALTER TO THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY. SIGNED BY MICHAEL E. KUNZ, CLERK OF COURT ON 1/25/16. 1/25/16 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

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53 Jan. 25, 2016

Certified Copy of Order from USCA for the Third Circuit re: vacated and remanded to the district court for reconsideration of their decision denying the preliminary injunction. (mbh, ) Modified on 1/27/2016 (mbh, ). (DUPLICATE COPY OF DOCKET ENTRY #46) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

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54 Aug. 9, 2016

ORDER that ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2016, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 8/9/2016. 8/9/2016 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

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55 Aug. 23, 2016

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. (EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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56 Aug. 15, 2017

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by ADAM ANDERSON GROGG on behalf of JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR(GROGG, ADAM) (Entered: 08/15/2017)

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57 Nov. 30, 2017

ORDER that ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2017, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER.-1(footnote). SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 11/29/2017. 11/30/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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58 Dec. 19, 2017

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

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59 Dec. 19, 2017

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 58) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 19, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 12/19/2017. 12/19/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

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60 Jan. 18, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 01/18/2018)

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61 Jan. 23, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 60) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 19, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGRDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER.SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 1/22/2018. 1/23/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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62 Feb. 19, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 02/19/2018)

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63 Feb. 21, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 62) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE APRIL 19, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 2/21/2018. 2/21/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 02/21/2018)

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64 April 19, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 04/19/2018)

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65 April 19, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 64) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 4/18/2018. 4/19/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF(mo, ) (Entered: 04/19/2018)

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66 June 19, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

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67 June 21, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 66) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE JULY 19, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 6/20/2018. 6/21/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

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68 July 19, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by JACOB J. LEW, THOMAS E. PEREZ, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (BENNETT, MICHELLE) (Entered: 07/19/2018)

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69 July 23, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 68) IT IS ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE JULY 27, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 7/23/2018. 7/23/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 07/23/2018)

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70 July 27, 2018

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by IMMACULATE MARY HOME. (EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 07/27/2018)

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71 Aug. 16, 2018

ORDER - UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT STATUS REPORT (ECF NO. 70) IS IT ORDERED that ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 29, 2018, THE PARTIES MUST PROVIDE A JOINT STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 8/15/2018. 8/16/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

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72 Aug. 24, 2018

STIPULATION of Dismissal by IMMACULATE MARY HOME, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, CATHOLIC CLINICAL CONSULTANTS, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUPPORTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE, DON GUANELLA VILLAGE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, ST. EDMONDS HOME FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, ST. FRANCIS COUNTRY HOUSE, ST. JOHN NEUMANN NURSING HOME, ST. JOHN VIANNEY CENTER, ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. MARTHA NURSING HOME, ST. MARY MANOR, ST. MONICA MANOR, THE PHILADELPHIA PROTECTORY FOR BOYS. (EMMERICH, FRANK) (Entered: 08/24/2018)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Contraception Insurance Mandate

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 2, 2014

Closing Date: Aug. 24, 2018

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Roman Catholic archdiocese and its affiliated non-profit corporations participating in the archdiocese health care plan, required under the Affordable Care Act to provide coverage in the health plans for certain preventive care for women, including potential abortifacients.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

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

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:14-cv-03096

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 14-03126

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Order Duration: 2016 - 2018

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Abortion

Contraception

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