Case: Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra

4:20-cv-00283 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: March 29, 2020

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Case Summary

On June 11, 2019 — more than nine years after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law—the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that health insurance cover preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs without any cost-sharing arrangements such as co-payments or deductibles. On March 29, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Plaintiffs filed a complaint, challenging the PrEP mandate as well as a prior contraception mandate. Plaintiffs, individuals an…

On March 29, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Plaintiffs filed a complaint, challenging the PrEP mandate as well as a prior contraception mandate. Plaintiffs, individuals and businesses in Texas, claimed they did not need or want contraceptive coverage in their health insurance. Plaintiffs also objected to the contraceptive coverage and the coverage of PrEP drugs on religious grounds under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Plaintiffs sued the Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor. On July 20, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint to add additional individuals as plaintiffs.

On February 25, 2021, Judge Reed C. O'Connor ruled on defendants' motion to dismiss, dismissing two claims and retaining the others. The Court concluded that the plaintiffs had standing to bring their claims. However, the Court concluded that the religious challenge to the Contraception Mandate should be dismissed under the principle of res judicata, meaning that the claim was precluded. This was because this Court had already issued an injunction in DeOtte, which prevented the Contraceptive Mandate from being applied to the Religious-Objector Plaintiffs. The Court also dismissed the plaintiffs' statutory interpretation claim for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted since the text was clearly unambiguous. That said, the Court allowed the claims pertaining to the Appointments Clause, the Vesting Clause, the Nondelegation Doctrine, and RFRA to proceed. 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 193410 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 25, 2021).

After several months of discovery, both parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. On September 7, 2022, Judge Reed granted the motions in part and denied them in part. Concluding that at least some of the parties had standing, the Court considered the merits of four claims. 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 161052 (N.D. Tex. Sep. 7, 2022)

First, beginning with the Appointments Clause, the Court held that the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force violates the Appointments Clause but that the other two agencies do not. In its reasoning, the Court concluded that because the HHS Secretary effectively ratified some of the actions by two of the agencies involved in the promulgation of the mandates, there was no need to address the Appointments Clause issues regarding those two agencies. As for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the Court concluded that it was not subject to the Secretary's review, and therefore because of the power it wielded, the its officers needed to be appointed pursuant to the Constitution.

Second, regarding the Vesting Clause, the plaintiffs’ removal claim failed because they did not identify any removal restrictions on those agency members.

Third, as for the nondelegation issue, the Court granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment, concluding that under the current "intelligible principle" standard, Congress had indeed satisfied that standard and provided such guidance.

Lastly, the Court granted plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment with respect to the RFRA claim, finding that the PrEP mandate had not been shown to further a compelling government interest nor had it been shown that the mandate was the least restrictive means of furthering that stated interest.

A few months later, after supplemental briefing, Judge Reed ruled on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment of the remaining claims on March 30, 2023. The biggest remaining issue was the scope of the remedy. In his March 2023 opinion, Judge Reed held that the US Preventive Services Task Force (the Task Force) had no federal jurisdiction in mandating coverage of various preventive services. Therefore, in granting a universal remedy, Judge Reed held that all agency action taken to implement or enforce the preventive care coverage requirements in response to the Task Force recommendation was unlawful and vacated. The defendants were thus enjoined from implementing or enforcing the compulsory coverage requirements pertaining to preventive care recommendations.

On March 31, 2023, defendants appealed the order to the Fifth Circuit. Shortly thereafter, on April 6, the plaintiffs also appealed. On April 12, the defendants filed a motion for a partial stay of the judgment pending appeal. On May 15, the Fifth Circuit issued an administrative stay pending consideration of that motion.

On June 12, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation and proposed order, outlining their agreement: defendants agreed to not seek penalties against plaintiffs for failing to abide by the Task Force recommendations on the basis of Judge O'Connor's injunction and judgment, even if later vacated or reversed, and plaintiffs acquiesced to a partial stay. The next day, in light of the parties' stipulation, the Fifth Circuit stayed Judge O'Connor's injunction pending appeal, thus allowing defendants to implement and enforce the compulsory coverage requirements.

On July 21, 2024, a Fifth Circuit panel issued its decision. The panel affirmed Judge O'Connor's ruling that the the Task Force requirement was unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause. Given the Task Force's power to issue recommendations that insurers had to legally follow, the Court held the Task Force's members were principal officers of the U.S. Accordingly, the members had not been validly appointed as mandated under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.

Prior to the ruling, the Secretary had issued a memo ratifying the Task Force's recommendations. However, in its ruling, the Court rejected ratification as a remedy to the Appointments Clause issue. It also rejected defendants request to sever the part of the Task Force's authorizing statute that protected it from the Secretary's supervision.

The Fifth Circuit held the district court had properly enjoined defendants from enforcing the Task Force's preventative care mandate against plaintiffs. However, it also held the lower court had erred in entering a nationwide injunction and in vacating all agency actions to enforce the Task Force's recommendations, as there was no basis to grant relief under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Lastly, the Fifth Court held that plaintiffs' Appointments Clause challenges against the other two administrative agencies failed, as the Secretary has authority to ratify their recommendations and guidelines. Accordingly, it remanded to the district court to consider plaintiffs' argument that the Secretary's ratification memo was defective under the Administrative Procedure Act.

	Document
1 4:20-cv-00283	Complaint -- Class Action	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Complaint
14 4:20-cv-00283	First Amended Complaint	July 20, 2020	July 20, 2020 Complaint
35 4:20-cv-00283	Order Kelley v. Azar II et al.	Feb. 25, 2021	Feb. 25, 2021 Order/Opinion 2021 WL 2021
92 4:20-cv-00283	Memorandum Opinion and Order	Sept. 7, 2022	Sept. 7, 2022 Order/Opinion 627 F.Supp.3d 627
113 4:20-cv-00283	Second Memorandum Opinion & Order on Remedies in Relation to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment	March 30, 2023	March 30, 2023 Order/Opinion 666 F.Supp.3d 666
99-2 23-10326	Unpublished Order U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	May 15, 2023	May 15, 2023 Order/Opinion
339-1 23-10326	Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	June 21, 2024	June 21, 2024 Order/Opinion 104 F.4th 104
136 4:20-cv-00283	Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Aug. 13, 2024	Aug. 13, 2024 Order/Opinion
140 4:20-cv-00283	Order	Aug. 29, 2024	Aug. 29, 2024 Order/Opinion

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 2 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 3 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 4 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 5 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 6 Exhibit(s) View on PACER 7 Cover Sheet View on PACER	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 PACER
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 PACER
	Case Reassigned to Judge Reed C. O'Connor. Senior Judge John McBryde no longer assigned to the case. (pef)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 PACER
3	New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O'Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (pef) (Entered: 03/30/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
	Case Reassigned to Judge Reed C. O'Connor. Senior Judge John McBryde no longer assigned to the case. (pef)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 PACER
3	New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O'Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (pef) (Entered: 03/30/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes, Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10733398) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020) 1 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 3 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 4 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit(s) View on RECAP 7 Cover Sheet View on RECAP	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 Clearinghouse
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP
2	CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Braidwood Management Inc., John Kelley, Kelley Orthodontics, Joel Starnes. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2020)	March 29, 2020	March 29, 2020 RECAP

Case: Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra

4:20-cv-00283 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

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