Case: L. W. v. Skrmetti

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

COMPLAINT against Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3806325), filed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, Robert Ellis, L. W., Jane Doe, John W. Hale, Ryan Doe, Logan Grant, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

Annotation - Bar Status

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

Annotation - PHV

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 6/20/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

Summons issued as to Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. Service copies will be picked up by counsel. (ad) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Stella Yarbrough admitted to this court. (ad)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joshua A. Block, Chase Strangio, Sruti J. Swaminathan, Avatara A. Smith-Carrington, Tara L. Borelli, Joseph L. Sorkin, Dean L. Chapman Jr, Kristen W. Chin, Richard J. DAmato, Elizabeth D. Scott, Christopher J. Gessner, David Bethea, Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, Jeff Preptit: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 5/12/2023. (ad)

MOTION for attorney David Bethea to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807314) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Joshua A. Block to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807321) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Tara L. Borelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807328) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/21/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Dean L. Chapman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807340) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Kristen W. Chin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807345) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Richard J. D'Amato to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807350) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/21/2023) (ln). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/21/2023) (ln). (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Christopher J. Gessner to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807363) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Elizabeth D. Scott to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807378) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Avatara A. Smith-Carrington to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807383) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Joseph L. Sorkin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807389) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Chase Strangio to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807406) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for attorney Sruti J. Swaminathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3807415) by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of L.W. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Samantha Williams filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of John Doe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Jane Doe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Ryan Roe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Rebecca Roe filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Susan N. Lacy, MD, FACOG filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Deanna Adkins, MD filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Armand H. Matheny Antommaria, MD, PhD, FAAP, HEC-C filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Curriculum Vitae, # 2 Exhibit B - Table 1, # 3 Exhibit C - Table 2)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Aron Janssen, M.D. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

DECLARATION of Jack Turban, M.D. filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams re: 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Curriculum Vitae)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, Rebecca Doe, Ryan Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Text of the Health Care Ban)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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State Bar status verified as active for Joshua A. Block (NY), Chase Strangio (NY), Sruti J. Swaminathan (NY), Avatara A. Smith-Carrington (MD), Tara L. Borelli (CA), Joseph L. Sorkin (NY), Dean L. Chapman Jr (NY), Kristen W. Chin (NY), Richard J. D'Amato (NY), Elizabeth D. Scott (TX), Christopher J. Gessner (NY), David Bethea (NY) not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)

Annotation - Bar Status

CORRECTED Certificate of Service for Docs. 19, 20, 21, and 33 by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 4/25/2023 (ln). (Entered: 04/24/2023)

ORDER granting 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for David Bethea, Joshua A. Block, Tara L. Borelli, Dean L. Chapman, Kristen W. Chin, Richard J. D'Amato, Christopher J. Gessner, Elizabeth D. Scott, Avatara A. Smith-Carrington, Joseph L. Sorkin, Chase Strangio, and Sruti J. Swaminathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 04/25/2023. (lh) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

ORDER: In light of the corrected service date for Plaintiffs' motion 21 for a preliminary injunction, Defendants' response is due no later than May 8, 2023. An optional reply is due no later than seven days after service of the response. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/25/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for attorney Theodore James Salwen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3810309) by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION to Intervene by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Cert from AG, # 2 Exhibit 2 Complaint in Intervention, # 3 Attachment 1 Proposed Order) (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 38 MOTION to Intervene filed by United States of America . (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States of America . (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY-FILED IN ERROR-PDF REMOVED***NOTICE by United States of America re 38 MOTION to Intervene (McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 4/26/2023 (jb). (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for attorney Coty R. Montag to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for attorney Tamica Daniel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for attorney Gloria Yi to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for attorney Alyssa C. Lareau to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Jonathan Skrmetti served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Keith G. Anderson served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Melanie Blake served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Deborah Christiansen served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Jennifer Claxton served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. James Diaz-Barriga served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Robert Ellis served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. John W. Hale served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Logan Grant served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Tennessee Department of Health served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Ralph Alvarado served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Randall E. Pearson served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Phyllis E. Miller served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Samantha McLerran served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. John J. McGraw served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

SUMMONS returned executed by Brian Williams, Susan N. Lacy, Samantha Williams, L. W., Ryan Roe, Jane Doe, James Doe, John Doe, Rebecca Roe. Stephen Loyd served on 4/24/2023. (Yarbrough, Stella) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

ORDER: The United States of America ("United States") has filed a motion to intervene. (Doc. No. 38, "Motion"). Defendants have seven (7) days from the entry of this order to file a response. If the Motion is opposed, the United States will have three (3) days to file a reply from the date of service of the response. The Court will strive to rule as promptly as possible on the Motion once briefing is complete. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 4/26/2023. (ln) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven James Griffin on behalf of All Defendants (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Trenton Meriwether on behalf of All Defendants (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Clark Lassiter Hildabrand on behalf of All Defendants (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 04/27/2023)

NY State Bar status verified as active for Theodore James Salwen not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Ellen Bowden McIntyre admitted to this court. (ln)

State Bar status verified as active for Coty Montag (DC), Tamica Daniel (DC), Gloria Yi (NY), Alyssa C. Lareau (NY) not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 65, 66, 67: Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for each document that includes all Counsel. (ln)

NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 65, 66, 67 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for each document that includes all Counsel. (ln)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Steven James Griffin, Clark Lassiter Hildabrand, Trenton Meriwether admitted to this court. (ln)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen Bowden McIntyre on behalf of United States of America (McIntyre, Ellen) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Nicole Henry on behalf of All Defendants (Henry, Ryan) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 65 Notice of Appearance filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health re 67 Notice of Appearance filed by Logan Grant, Ralph Alvarado, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jennifer Claxton, Robert Ellis, John W. Hale, James Diaz-Barriga, Samantha McLerran, Keith G. Anderson, Tennessee Department of Health, John J. McGraw, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Randall E. Pearson, Deborah Christiansen, Phyllis E. Miller, Stephen Loyd, Melanie Blake. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

CERTIFICATE Conformed Certificate of Service filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health, United States of America. (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cameron Norris on behalf of All Defendants (Norris, Cameron) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Choices Website)(Griffin, Steven) Modified on 5/2/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/01/2023)

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Ryan Nicole Henry admitted to this court. (ln)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Cameron Norris admitted to this court. (ln)

ORDER: Pending before the Court is Defendants' motion to reset the briefing schedule and consolidate a preliminary injunction hearing with a trial on the merits. (Doc. No. 74, "Motion"). Plaintiffs' response to the Motion must be filed by May 8, 2023. In light of the pending motion, Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. No. 21 ) is now due May 15, 2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/2/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) (Main Document 75 replaced on 5/2/2023) (ln). Modified on 5/2/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/02/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Meriwether, Trenton) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

Return of service for "Injunction" received from USM; served the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General on behalf of Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Department of Health, Ralph Alvarado, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Melanie Blake, Stephen Loyd, and Logan Grant on 04/27/2023. (ln) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

ORDER granting 37, 43, 44, 45, and 46 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Theodore James Salwen, Coty R. Montag, Tamica Daniel, Gloria Yi, andAlyssa C. Lareau to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/03/2023. (lh) (Entered: 05/03/2023)

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS filed by James Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe, L. W., Susan N. Lacy, Rebecca Roe, Ryan Roe, Brian Williams, Samantha Williams. (Yarbrough, Stella) Modified on 5/5/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/04/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 74 MOTION TO RESET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND CONSOLIDATE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING WITH TRIAL ON THE MERITS filed by United States of America. (McIntyre, Ellen) Modified on 5/5/2023 (ln). (Entered: 05/04/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 38 MOTION to Intervene filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Hildabrand, Clark) (Entered: 05/04/2023)

ORDER: Pending before the Court is the United States' motion to intervene. (Doc. No. 38, "Motion"). Defendants filed a response. (Doc. No. 81 ). By May 12, 2023, the United States SHALL file a reply that addresses the issues raised by Defendants in their response. The Court intends to rule on the Motion as promptly as feasible following the filing of the reply. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 05/05/23. (ad) (Entered: 05/05/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/05/2023)

REPLY to Response to re 74 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply MOTION Reset Briefing Schedule and Consolidate Preliminary Injunction Hearing with Trial on the Merits filed by Ralph Alvarado, Keith G. Anderson, Melanie Blake, Deborah Christiansen, Jennifer Claxton, James Diaz-Barriga, Robert Ellis, Logan Grant, John W. Hale, Stephen Loyd, John J. McGraw, Samantha McLerran, Phyllis E. Miller, Randall E. Pearson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Tennessee Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email, # 2 Exhibit B - Email)(Griffin, Steven) (Entered: 05/05/2023)