Case: Doctors for America v. Office of Personnel Management

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11454300) filed by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Shelley, Zachary) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/5/2025) (znmw). (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA (Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Marcy Zieve on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zieve, Allison) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Adina H. Rosenbaum on behalf of DOCTORS FOR AMERICA (Rosenbaum, Adina) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge John D. Bates. (znmw)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Dr. Reshma Ramachandran, # 4 Declaration of Dr. Stephanie Liou)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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4 Declaration of Dr. Stephanie Liou

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NOTICE of Appearance by James William Harlow on behalf of All Defendants (Harlow, James) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 6 plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendants shall file any response by not later than 2:00pm on February 9, 2025; it is further ORDERED that plaintiffs shall file any reply by not later than 11:00am on February 10, 2025; and it is further ORDERED that a hearing on plaintiff's motion is scheduled for 3:00pm on February 10, 2025, in person in Courtroom 30A. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/6/2025. (lcjdb3)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 6 Motion for TRO, filed by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 02/09/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 6 Motion for TRO, filed by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Reshma Ramachandran)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Reshma Ramachandran

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MINUTE ORDER: The following public access line will be available for the 3:00pm hearing on February 10, 2025, in Courtroom 30A: Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400 and Meeting ID: 367524674. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/10/2025. (lcjdb3)

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Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceeding held on 2/10/2025 before Judge John D. Bates re 6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Both parties presented their arguments. The Court has taken it under advisement. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Bryan Wayne.) (zed)

ORDER granting 6 plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. See text of Order and accompanying Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/11/2025. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/11/2025. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 2/7/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/8/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 02/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION served on 2/13/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION served on 2/10/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 2/12/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT served on 2/12/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION filed by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Scott Louk on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Louk, David) (Main Document 21 replaced on 2/24/2025) (zjm). (Main Document 21 replaced on 2/24/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 02/19/2025)

ERRATA by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO re [20] Amended Complaint,,. (Attachments: (1) Summons, (2) Summons, (3) Summons, (4) Summons, (5) Summons, (6) Summons, (7) Summons)(Shelley, Zachary)

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Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (mg) Modified on 2/24/2025 (mg). (Entered: 02/24/2025)

ORDER setting deadlines for: defendants' status report; defendants' production of the administrative record; plaintiffs' joint motion for preliminary injunction and summary judgment; and defendants' dispositive motion, if any. See text of Order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/24/2025. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Julie Wilensky, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration J. Wilensky, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Louk, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sara J. Eisenberg, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11500761. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration S. Eisenberg, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Louk, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Yvonne R. Mere, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11500770. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Y. Mere, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Louk, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT OF TRO MOTION HEARING before Judge John D. Bates held on February 10, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-62. Date of Issuance: 2/25/2025. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 3/18/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2025.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Payment of Fee- Pro Hac Vice Motion

Payment for 27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Julie Wilensky, Fee Status: No Fee Paid.. ($100; Receipt number ADCDC-11502227). (Louk, David)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 27 Julie Wilensky's motion to appear pro hac vice, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/25/2025. (lcjdb3)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 28 Sara J. Eisenberg's motion to appear pro hac vice, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/25/2025. (lcjdb3)

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 29 Yvonne R. Mere's motion to appear pro hac vice, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/25/2025. (lcjdb3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Sara J. Eisenberg on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Eisenberg, Sara) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Yvonne Mere on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Mere, Yvonne) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Wilensky on behalf of CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Wilensky, Julie) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD Index by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

Joint MOTION to Modify the Briefing Schedule by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

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ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD Revised Index by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

Order on Motion to Modify AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 35 the parties' joint motion to modify the briefing schedule and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that 26 the Court's February 24, 2024 order setting deadlines is amended as follows: plaintiffs shall file any joint motion for preliminary injunction and summary judgment by not later than March 11, 2025; defendants shall file any response, including their own dispositive motion, by not later than March 24, 2025; plaintiffs shall file any reply and/or response to defendants' motion by not later than April 3, 2025; defendants shall file any reply to their own motion by not later than April 14, 2025; and defendants' status report remains due by not later than March 21, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/7/2025. (lcjdb3)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and, MOTION for Summary Judgment by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Angie Bakke, # 4 Declaration of Dr. Stephanie Cohen, # 5 Declaration of Dr. Daniel Debowy, # 6 Declaration of Dr. Kathryn Harris, # 7 Declaration of Dr. Han Yu Stephanie Liou, # 8 Declaration of Dr. Susan Philip, # 9 Declaration of Dr. Reshma Ramachandran, # 10 Declaration of Dr. McKayla E. Saine, # 11 Declaration of Dr. Eugenia Siegler)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY served on 2/28/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY served on 2/28/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES served on 2/27/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION served on 2/27/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS served on 2/27/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH served on 2/28/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION served on 2/28/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking Receipt)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gabriel Schonfeld on behalf of All Defendants (Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 37 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Harlow, James) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 37 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

Memorandum in opposition to re 48 Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA, CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. (Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 48 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 51 defendants' consent motion for an extension of time to file their response/reply, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendants shall file any response/reply to the cross-motions for summary judgment by not later than April 16, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 4/8/2025. (lcjdb3)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

REPLY to opposition to motion re [48] Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Schonfeld, Gabriel)

STATUS REPORT Regarding Agency Review of Relevant Webpages by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

JOINT APPENDIX by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Joint Appendix Index, # 2 Exhibit Joint Appendix)(Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

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STATUS REPORT Regarding Agency Review of Relevant Webpages by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Schonfeld, Gabriel)

Final STATUS REPORT Regarding Agency Review of Relevant Webpages by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

RESPONSE re 56 Status Report,, filed by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, DOCTORS FOR AMERICA (Shelley, Zachary) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

ORDER granting 37 plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment as to Counts I and III, denying the motion as to Count II, and denying as moot the motion for a preliminary injunction, and granting 48 defendants' motion for summary judgment as to Count II and denying the motion in all other respects. Plaintiffs' list of webpages and datasets due by not later than July 11, 2025, and defendants' first status report due by not later than July 18, 2025. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/2/2025. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/2/2025. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

STATUS REPORT re Compliance With Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Identified Webpages, # 2 Exhibit B - Defendants' First Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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Second STATUS REPORT re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Second Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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Third STATUS REPORT re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Third Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

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STATUS REPORT - Fourth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Fourth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. Attorney Julie Wilensky terminated. (Wilensky, Julie)

STATUS REPORT - Fifth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Fifth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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STATUS REPORT - Sixth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Sixth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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STATUS REPORT Seventh Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Seventh Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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STATUS REPORT - Eighth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Eighth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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STATUS REPORT - Ninth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Ninth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Schonfeld, Gabriel)

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STATUS REPORT - Tenth Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A - Defendants' Tenth Compliance Spreadsheet)(Harlow, James)

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STATUS REPORT Eleventh Status Report re Compliance with Final Judgment by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS AND QUALITY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A)(Harlow, James)

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Joint MOTION for Order Awarding Attorneys' Fees and Costs by DOCTORS FOR AMERICA. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Shelley, Zachary)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 73 the parties' joint motion for an order awarding attorneys' fees and costs under 28 U.S.C. § 2412 and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that within 30 days of this order defendants shall pay Doctors for America $55,000.00 to fully and completely satisfy any claim by plaintiffs for attorneys' fees, costs, and litigation expenses incurred in this matter. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on October 1, 2025. (lcjdb3)