Case: Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. v. Bonta

3:24-cv-01338 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Filed Date: July 30, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a pre-enforcement action by a Catholic community health clinic challenging the application of California’s false advertising and unfair competition laws to statements about abortion pill reversal ("APR") treatment.  Plaintiff Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. ("COLFS") is a nonprofit organization providing APR treatment and associated medical services. On July 30, 2024, Plaintiff filed this lawsuit against the California Attorney General in the U.S. District Court for the Southern D…

This is a pre-enforcement action by a Catholic community health clinic challenging the application of California’s false advertising and unfair competition laws to statements about abortion pill reversal ("APR") treatment. 

Plaintiff Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. ("COLFS") is a nonprofit organization providing APR treatment and associated medical services. On July 30, 2024, Plaintiff filed this lawsuit against the California Attorney General in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Suing under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Plaintiff alleged violations of its free speech and free exercise rights under the First Amendment, as well as its substantive due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment. Represented by private counsel, Plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, nominal and actual damages, attorneys' fees, and litigation costs. The case was assigned to District Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.

In its initial complaint, Plaintiff alleged that its provision of APR treatment was constitutionally protected and that a state enforcement action by the Attorney General against Heartbeat International, an affiliated anti-abortion association, for false and misleading APR advertising placed COLFS at risk of incurring similar enforcement actions by the state. On November 5, 2024, Plaintiff filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. 

On November 12, 2024, the court dismissed the complaint for failure to adequately allege pre-enforcement standing but granted leave to amend. 2024 WL 4757773. The court also denied Plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction as moot. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on November 15, 2024 and renewed its motion for a preliminary injunction. In the amended complaint, Plaintiff addressed the court’s standing concerns by emphasizing that it made similar APR-related statements to those targeted in the state court litigation against Heartbeat International and therefore faced a credible threat of enforcement action.

On June 13, 2025, the court granted Defendant’s motion to dismiss in part, dismissing all claims except Plaintiff's First Amendment free speech claim. 789 F.Supp.3d 902. In a separate order issued the same day, the court denied Plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that Plaintiff failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, or that the balance of equities and public interest favored relief. The court found that Plaintiff’s representations about APR constituted commercial speech and that the challenged statements were either inherently or potentially misleading, including claims regarding reversal, effectiveness, side effects, and success rates. Applying the commercial speech framework, the court held that such speech was entitled to limited First Amendment protection and that California had a substantial interest in regulating misleading medical advertising.

Plaintiff appealed both the denial of the preliminary injunction and the partial dismissal order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that the two rulings were inextricably intertwined. Oral arguments took place on October 9, 2025, and a decision from the appellate court is pending.

As of April 2026, the case is ongoing.

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Hannah Grosserichter (4/15/2026)

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3:24-cv-01338

Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Culture of Life Family v. Bonta

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

Complaint
17

3:24-cv-01338

Order Granting Motion to Dismiss with Leave to Amend

Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta

Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024

Order/Opinion

2024 WL 4757773

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3:24-cv-01338

Verified First Amended Complaint

Culture of Life Family v. Bonta

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

Complaint
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3:24-cv-01338

Order Denying in Part and Granting in Part the Motion to Dismiss

Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Order/Opinion

789 F.Supp.3d 902

44

3:24-cv-01338

(1) Order Denying the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (2) Order Denying Motion for Leave to Allow Non-Electronic Filing (3) Order Granting Ex Parte Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration

Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1687929

Docket

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Last updated April 2, 2026, 6:42 p.m.

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Rob Bonta ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ACASDC-19057063.), filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:24-cv-1338-GPC-KSC. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel and Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford are assigned to the case. (Paul Jonna)(stn) (jmo). (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (stn) (jmo). (Entered: 07/30/2024)

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. Rob Bonta served. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 08/03/2024)

Aug. 3, 2024

Aug. 3, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Defendant's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Complaint, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice in Support of the Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Complaint)(Penan, Hayley)Attorney Hayley Frances Penan added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Erica Madeline Connolly on behalf of Rob Bonta (Connolly, Erica)Attorney Erica Madeline Connolly added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Karli Ann Eisenberg on behalf of Rob Bonta (Eisenberg, Karli)Attorney Karli Ann Eisenberg added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) **QC mailer re phone number on pleading not matching docket 8/22/2024** (jmo). (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Marie Boergers on behalf of Rob Bonta (Boergers, Kathleen)Attorney Kathleen Marie Boergers added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 08/22/2024)

Aug. 22, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

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ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 4 . Any opposition due by 9/27/2024 Reply due by 10/14/2024. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 8/27/24.(jmo) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION to Dismiss or Stay filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Sept. 26, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Rob Bonta. (Penan, Hayley) (jmo). (Entered: 10/14/2024)

Oct. 14, 2024

Oct. 14, 2024

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. of case(s) 2:24-cv-08468 . (Jonna, Paul) Modified on 10/16/2024 to reflect related case not in our district. (jmo). (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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**Document withdrawn per ECF No. 14 . ** MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Valley MD, # 3 Declaration of Elena Kraus MD, # 4 Declaration of William Goyette)(Jonna, Paul) **QC email on 11/5/2024 that hearing date is incorrect and to withdraw and refile to correct** (jmo). Modified on 11/6/2024 (mjw). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Valley MD, # 3 Declaration of Elena Kraus MD, # 4 Declaration of William Goyette)(Jonna, Paul)(mjw). (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. . (Jonna, Paul) (mjw). (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

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ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule on Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Resetting Hearing Date. Opposition due by 11/25/2024. Reply due by 12/3/2024. Motion Hearing re-scheduled for 12/20/2024 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/7/24.(jmo) (Entered: 11/07/2024)

Nov. 7, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing held on 11/8/2024 re 4 Motion to Dismiss filed by Rob Bonta. Oral arguments heard. The motion is taken under submission. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter Jennifer Gibson). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul Michael Jonna and Jeffrey M. Trissell). (Defendant Attorney Erica Madeline Connolly and Hayley Frances Penan). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Motions Submitted

Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

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ORDER Granting Motion to Dismiss with Leave to Amend (ECF No. 4 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/12/24. (jmo)

Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024

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ORDER Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction as Moot and Vacating Briefing Schedule (ECF Nos. 13, 15 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/13/24. (jmo) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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AMENDED COMPLAINT - Verified against Rob Bonta, filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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NOTICE of Redline of First Amended Complaint Pursuant to S.D. Cal. Civ. L.R. 15.1(C) by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. re 19 Amended Complaint (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Valley MD, # 3 Declaration of Elena Kraus MD, # 4 Declaration of William Goyette)(Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 11/15/2024)

1 Memo of Points and Authorities

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2 Declaration of Michael Valley MD

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3 Declaration of Elena Kraus MD

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4 Declaration of William Goyette

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Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule on Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 21 ). Opposition due by 12/4/2024. Reply due by 12/16/2024. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for 1/10/25 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 2D. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/18/24.(jmo) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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Joint MOTION to set briefing schedule and continue preliminary injunction hearing by Rob Bonta. (Connolly, Erica) (jmo). (Entered: 11/19/2024)

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule and Continuing Preliminary Injunction Hearing 23 . Defendant Response and Opposition due by 12/10/2024. Plaintiff Reply and Opposition due by 1/3/2025. Defendant reply to response to amended complaint due 1/3/25. Hearing set for 2/7/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/20/24. (jmo) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Exhibit to Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Exhibit to Connolly Declaration)(Connolly, Erica) (jmo). (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to Allow the Non-Electronic Filing of Exhibits in Support of Attorney General's Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Preliminary Injunction Motion by Rob Bonta. (Connolly, Erica) **QC email to send proposed order on 12/10/2024 (jmo). (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit to the Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Declaration of Connolly, # 4 Exhibit Part 1 of 5 to Connolly Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Part 2 of 5 to Connolly Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Part 3 of 5 to Connolly Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Part 4 of 5 to Connolly Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Part 5 of 5 to Connolly Declaration, # 9 Declaration of Creinin, # 10 Exhibit to Creinin Declaration)(Connolly, Erica) (jpp). (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

28

OBJECTION by Rob Bonta re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Connolly, Erica) (jpp). (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Cynthia Michel, # 2 Declaration of George Delgado MD)(Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Defendants Request for Judicial Notice and Cross-Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit I - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 3 Exhibit J - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 4 Exhibit K - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 5 Exhibit L-Part 1 - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 6 Exhibit L-Part 2 - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 7 Exhibit M-Part 1 - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 8 Exhibit M-Part 2 - Plaintiffs RFJN, # 9 Response to Evidentiary Objections, # 10 Rebuttal Declaration of Michael T. Valley MD, # 11 Rebuttal Declaration of Elena Kraus MD, # 12 Declaration of Paul Jonna)(Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 01/03/2025)

Jan. 3, 2025

Jan. 3, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Rob Bonta. (Connolly, Erica) (jmo). (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2025. Oral arguments heard re Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 21 ) and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (ECF No. 25 ). The motions are taken under submission. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul Jonna, Jeffrey Trissell, and Brian McPherson). (Defendant Attorney Erica Connolly). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Motions Submitted

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Rob Bonta re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Connolly, Erica) (rxc). (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2025, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Juliet Y. Eichenlaub. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 3/28/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/7/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/5/2025. (dim)(jrd) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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RESPONSE re 33 Notice (Other) Response to Defendant's Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. (Jonna, Paul)(jmo). (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Elena Kraus, M.D., Ph.D. in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Suppl. Declaration of Elena Kraus, MD, PhD)(Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPPOSE EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF ELENA KRAUS, M.D., PHD., IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Rob Bonta re 36 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Elena Kraus, M.D., Ph.D. in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Connolly, Erica) (jmo). (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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REPLY - Other re 36 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Elena Kraus, M.D., Ph.D. in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 37 Notice (Other), filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 04/03/2025)

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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ORDER Granting Leave for Defendant to File Opposition (ECF Nos. 36, 37 ). Opposition due by 4/23/2025. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/7/25.(jmo) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Elena Kraus, M.D., Ph.D. in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dr. Mitchell Creinin)(Penan, Hayley) (jmo). (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by Rob Bonta (Connolly, Erica) (jmo). (Entered: 05/15/2025)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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RESPONSE re 41 Notice (Other), 25 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively Stay Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Notice of New Authority re: Motion to Dismiss or Stay the First Amended Complaint filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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ORDER Denying in Part and Granting in Part the Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 25 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/13/25. (jmo) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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(1) ORDER Denying the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (2) Order Denying Motion for Leave to Allow Non-Electronic Filing (3) Order Granting Ex Parte Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration (ECF Nos. 21, 26, 36 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/13/25. (jmo) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit as to 44 Order on Motion for Leave to File Document,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Leave to Allow the Non-Electronic Filing of Exhibits, 43 Order on Motion to Dismiss by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. ( Filing fee $ 605 receipt number ACASDC-20013208.) (Notice of Appeal electronically transmitted to US Court of Appeals.) (Attachments: # 1 Representation Statement, # 2 Proof of Service)(Jonna, Paul) (mjw). (Entered: 06/17/2025)

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June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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USCA Case Number 25-3828 for 45 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit,, filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Appeal Case Opening, # 2 Pro Se Appeals Case Opening, # 3 Ninth Circuit Appellate Mentoring Program)(mjw) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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USCA Time Schedule Order as to 45 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit,, filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 7/17/2025 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 8/18/2025.) (mjw) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

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USCA Time Schedule Order as to 45 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit,, filed by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 7/17/2025 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 8/18/2025.) (mjw) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

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Joint MOTION to Stay Trial Court Proceedings Pending Resolution of Plaintiffs Appeal by Culture of Life Family Services, Inc.. (Jonna, Paul) (jmo). (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Stay Trial Court Proceedings Pending Resolution of Plaintiff's Appeal 49 . Case stayed until pending issuance of the mandate in Appeal No. 25-3828. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/25/25. (jmo) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Brian J. White for all further proceedings. The new case number is 24cv1338-GPC(BJW).(no document attached) (rmc) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 30, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Catholic nonprofit community health clinic providing APR treatment and associated medical services.

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

State

State of California

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Southern District of California 3:24-cv-01338

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 25-03828

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Content/viewpoint discrimination

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Reproductive rights:

Abortion

Counseling (reproductive rights)

Reproductive health care (including birth control, abortion, and others)

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