Case: Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. Ada

1:90-cv-00013 | District Court of Guam

Filed Date: March 23, 1990

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). This case was originally brought in 1990, challenging a total ban on abortion, with criminal consequences. In August 1990, a federal judge in the District of Guam enacted a permanent injunction against the ban. More than thirty years later, on February 1, 2023, the Guam Attorney General filed a motion to enjoin the injunction and dismiss the case. The only remaining original plaintiff, represented by ACLU and private counsel in Guam, opposed the motion. As well, the only two providers of abortion in Guam and Guam-based reproductive justice organization Famalao’an Rights moved to intervene. The case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Arriola, Anita (Guam)

Burrows, Meagan (Guam)

Attorney for Defendant

Camacho, Vincent Cristobal (Guam)

Cook, Jeffrey A. (Guam)

Fitzpatrick, Maria George (Guam)

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Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

Class Action Complaint (fad, ) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

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2

Ex Parte Application for Order Permitting Commencement and Prosecution of this Action Under Pseudonym, for the Sealing of Certain Documents and the Filing of a Complaint with Pseudonym; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

3

Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

4

Certificate of Anita P. Arriola filed by All Plaintiffs (fad, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

5

Petition to Admit Attorney Pro Hac Vice - Simon Heller & Ord. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/17/2023)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

6

Order Permitting 2 Ex Parte Application for Order Permitting Commencement and Prosecution of this Action Under Pseudonym, for the Sealing of Certain Documents and the Filing of a Complaint with Pseudonym.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/17/2023)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

7

Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

8

Affidavit of Service. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 23, 1990

March 23, 1990

9

Affidavit of Service. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

10

Affidavit of Service. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

11

Notice to Take Deposition of the Honorable Joseph F. Ada, Governor of Guam **Modified on 3/28/2023 to correct docket text and attach document** (vtk) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

12

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Designated Judge Alex R. Munson: Heearing on Order to Show Cause Why Preliminary Injunction Should Not Be Issued held on 3/23/1990. (White, Charles) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

13

Summons Returned Executed Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson served on 3/26/1990.. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

14

Summons Returned Executed Joseph F. Ada served on 3/26/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

15

Order. Trial set for May 8, 1990 at 9:00 a.m. Pre-trial matter will be held on May 7, 1990 - 9:00 a.m.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

16

Return of Service re 7 Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause - Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson served on 3/26/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

17

Return of of Service re 7 Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause - Joseph F. Ada served on 3/26/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

18

Transcript of Proceedings - Order to Show Cause Re Preliminary Injunction dtd Mar 26, 1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

March 26, 1990

March 26, 1990

19

Summons Returned Executed Leticia Espaldon served on 3/26/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

20

Summons Returned Executed George B. Palican served on 3/26/1990.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

21

Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

22

Motion for Order that Deposition Not be Taken. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

23

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support re: 22 Motion for Order that Deposition Not be Taken. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

24

Certificate of Counsel re 22 Motion for Order that Deposition Not be Taken, 21 Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing. (fad) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 28, 1990

March 28, 1990

25

Declaration of Lourdes T. Pangelinan in Support of Protective Order(fad) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 30, 1990

March 30, 1990

26

Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Protective Order filed by all Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

March 30, 1990

March 30, 1990

27

Declaration of Counsel filed by Anita Arriola re 26 Opposition filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 2, 1990

April 2, 1990

28

Reply to 26 Opposition filed by Joseph F. Ada. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 2, 1990

April 2, 1990

29

Order granting re 21 Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing. Hearing on Motion for Protective Order set for 4/2/1990 at 3:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/2/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 2, 1990

April 2, 1990

30

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alex R. Munson: Hearing on 22 Motion for Order that Deposition Not be Taken held on 4/2/1990. Motion DENIED. (Start Time: 4:08, End Time: 4:38.) (fad) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 2, 1990

April 2, 1990

31

Notice to Take Deposition of June S. Mair, Esq.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 3, 1990

April 3, 1990

32

Affidavit of Service for Notice to Take Deposition served on June S. Mair on 4/3/1990 (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 3, 1990

April 3, 1990

33

Entry of Appearance and Stipulation and Order Extending Response Time and Re Discovery. Gary Hull for George B. Palican (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 3, 1990

April 3, 1990

Entry of Appearance. Gary Hull for George B. Palican (fad, )

April 3, 1990

April 3, 1990

34

Notice to Take Deposition of Joseph F. Ada.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

35

First Amended Complaint. re 1 Complaint (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/28/2023: # 1 Main Document) (vtk, ). (Entered: 12/27/2022)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

36

Return of Service of Deposition Subpoena as to June S. Mair. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

37

Order Certifying Class. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (fad, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

38

Order Denying Motion for Protective Order (related document(s): 22 Motion for Order that Deposition Not be Taken. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (fad, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

39

Transcript of Proceedings (Motion for Protective Order) held on 4/2/1990 before Judge Alex R. Munson. Court Reporter: Wanda M. Miles. (fad) **Modified on 3/8/2023 to correct hearing date** (vtk) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

Summons Issued as to Joseph F. Ada, Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson, Leticia Espaldon, George B. Palican. (fad, )

April 4, 1990

April 4, 1990

40

Notice of Entry. re 38 Order Denying Motion for Protective Order. (fad, ) **Modified on 2/21/2023 to correct docket number** (fad, ). (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 5, 1990

April 5, 1990

41

Notice to Take Deposition of Maria Doe filed by Joseph F. Ada (fad) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 6, 1990

April 6, 1990

42

Notice to Take Deposition of William S. Freeman, M.D. filed by Joseph F. Ada(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 6, 1990

April 6, 1990

43

Notice to Take Deposition of Edmund Griley, M.D. filed by Joseph F. Ada (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 6, 1990

April 6, 1990

44

Notice to Take Deposition of John Dunlop, M.D. filed by Joseph F. Ada(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 6, 1990

April 6, 1990

45

Summons Returned Executed Leticia Espaldon served on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

46

Summons Returned Executed George B. Palican served on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

47

Summons Returned Executed Joseph F. Ada served on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

48

Summons Returned Executed Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson served on 4/4/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

49

Summons Returned Executed Henry A Torres served on 4/4/1990.(fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

50

Declaration of Service re 42 Notice to Take Deposition of William S. Freeman, M.D.. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

51

Declaration of Service re 43 Notice to Take Deposition of Edmund Griley, M.D. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

52

Declaration of Service re 41 Notice to Take Deposition of Maria Doe. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

53

Declaration of Service re 44 Notice to Take Deposition of John Dunlop, M.D. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

54

Notice of Objection to Subpoena Duces Tecum filed by June S. Mair (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

55

Motion to Dismiss Complaint Against Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson in her Individual Capacity. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

56

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of 55 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. (cbw) (Entered: 02/06/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

RECAP
57

Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing and to File Response and Reply Memorandum (re 55 Motion to Dismiss ) filed by Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

58

Certificate of Counsel Maria G. Fitzpatrick re 57 Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing and to File Response and Reply Memorandum re 55 Motion to Dismiss (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

59

Order Granting re 57 Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing and to File Response and Reply Memorandum re: 55 Motion to Dismiss. Motion to Dismiss will be heard on 4/19/1990 at 10:00 a.m. Response due 4/17/1990; Reply due 4/18/1990. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/10/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/21/2023)

April 10, 1990

April 10, 1990

60

Memorandum of Points and Authorities Re Class Notice (related document(s): 37 Order Certifying Class) (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 11, 1990

April 11, 1990

61

Amended Order to dispense with the requirement that Plaintiffs give notice to all prospective class members (related document(s): re 37 Order Certifying Class, 60 Memorandum of Points and Authorities Re Class Notice). Signed by Senior Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/16/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

62

ANSWER of Defendant George B. Palican by Joinder into and Adoption of Answer of Defendant Joseph F. Ada (re 35 First Amended Complaint.) (cbw) (Entered: 02/03/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

63

ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 35 by Leticia Espaldon. (White, Charles) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

64

ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 35 by Joseph F. Ada.(White, Charles) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

65

Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by Joseph F. Ada. (Entered: 12/28/2022)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

66

Affidavit of Joseph F. Ada in Support of 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

67

Defendant Joseph F. Ada's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law re 35 First Amended Complaint, filed by Joseph F. Ada. Modified on 12/28/2022 (White, Charles). (Entered: 12/28/2022)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

68

Defendant Joseph F. Ada's Memorandum in Support re: 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, filed by Joseph F. Ada. (Entered: 12/28/2022)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

69

Certificate of Service filed by Joseph F. Ada re 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, 67 Defendant Joseph F. Ada's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, 66 Affidavit of Joseph F. Ada in Support of 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, 68 Defendant Joseph F. Ada's Memorandum in Support re: 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990

70

Stipulation And Order Extending Time to Respond to Discovery. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/17/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 17, 1990

April 17, 1990

71

Stipulation And Order Dismissing Defendant George B. Palican in his personal capacity. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/17/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 17, 1990

April 17, 1990

72

Stipulation And Order Dismissing Defendant Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson in her personal capacity. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/18/1990. (fad, ) (vtk, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

73

Stipulation And Order Dismissing Defendant Dr. Leticia Espaldon in her personal capacity. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/18/1990. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

74

Order Setting Hearing on 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Joseph F. Ada. Hearing shall be held on 5/2/1990 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/18/1990. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

75

Entry of Appearance of Jeffrey A. Cook for Defendant Henry A. Torres. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 18, 1990

April 18, 1990

76

Certificate of Service filed by Joseph F. Ada re 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, 74 Order Setting Hearing. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/22/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

77

ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 35 by Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson.(White, Charles) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

78

Motion for Continuance re 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

79

Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule (related document(s): 78 Motion for Continuance, 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

80

Declaration of Anita Arriola re 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule, 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment) filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

81

Certificate of Anita Arriola (related document(s): 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule, 78 Motion for Continuance, 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment) (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 19, 1990

April 19, 1990

82

Answer to Interrogatories from Dr. Leticia Espaldon (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

83

Response to Plaintiffs' Request to Produce by Dr. Leticia Espaldon (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

84

Opposition 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule filed by Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

85

Certificate of Service re 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule, 80 Declaration of Anita Arriola, 81 Certificate of Anita Arriola (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 20, 1990

April 20, 1990

86

Declaration of Katherine A. Maraman in Opposition to 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule filed on behalf of Joseph F. Ada. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 23, 1990

April 23, 1990

87

Opposition filed by Joseph F. Ada re 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 23, 1990

April 23, 1990

88

Affidavit of Monessa G. Lujan filed by Joseph F. Ada in Opposition to 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 23, 1990

April 23, 1990

89

Certificate of Filing of Deposition of Defendant Joseph F. Ada (Katherine A. Maraman) (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/24/2023)

April 23, 1990

April 23, 1990

90

Order. TRO shall remain in force and effect. Dispositive motions due by 5/22/1990; Oppositions due by 6/5/1990; Replies due by 6/19/1990; Hearing on dispositive motions to bheld on 6/26/1990 at 9:00 a.m. Discovery completion deadline 6/22/1990; Pretrial statements due by 7/6/1990; Hearing on all remaining motions shall be held 7/10/1990 at 9:00 a.m. Pretrial conference to follow; Pretrial Chambers conference to be held on 7/30/1990 at 9:00 a.m.; Trial shall commence 7/31/1990 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Senior Judge Alex R. Munson on 4/24/1990. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

91

Notice to Take Deposition of Joseph F. Ada, Governor of Guam filed by the Plaintiffs.(fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

April 27, 1990

April 27, 1990

92

Certificate of Mailing re 90 Order. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

April 30, 1990

April 30, 1990

93

Declaration of Simon Heller re 78 Motion for Continuance, 79 Ex Parte Motion for Continuance of Hearing Date and for Briefing Schedule filed by All Plaintiffs. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 2, 1990

May 2, 1990

94

Response re 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Leticia Espaldon. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 2, 1990

May 2, 1990

95

Notice to Take Deposition of June S. Mair, Esq. by all Plaintiffs.(fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 4, 1990

May 4, 1990

96

Certificate of Service re 95 Notice to Take Deposition of June S. Mair, Esq. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 7, 1990

May 7, 1990

97

Certificate of Service re 95 Notice to Take Deposition of June S. Mair, Esq. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 7, 1990

May 7, 1990

98

Return of Service of Subpoena as to June S. Mair, Esq.. (fad, ) (hpg, ). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

May 8, 1990

May 8, 1990

Case Details

State / Territory:

Guam

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 23, 1990

Closing Date: Sept. 13, 1990

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District Court of Guam 1:90-cv-00013