Case: Scott v. Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12184404) filed by Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Nelson, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 25-cv-3347 KMM/DJF.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Summons Issued as to James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier. (ACH) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Summons Issued as to Barbara Droher Kline, Brandon Ordway, Walgreen, Co.. (ACH) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott. James Bialke served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Michael Haag served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Barbara Droher Kline served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Ben Maisenbach served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Kendra Metz served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Brandon Ordway served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Amy Paradis served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Aaron Patterson served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Jill Phillips served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; Walgreen, Co. served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025; John M. Zwier served on 8/26/2025, answer due 9/16/2025. (Howell, Alexandra) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Madeleine DeMeules on behalf of James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Barbara Droher Kline, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Brandon Ordway, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier. (DeMeules, Madeleine) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christy L Hall on behalf of James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Barbara Droher Kline, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Brandon Ordway, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier. (Hall, Christy) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce J Douglas on behalf of Walgreen, Co.. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time for All Defendants to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Plead to the Complaint by Walgreen, Co.. Jointly Signed by RACHEL SCOTT, DORA IG-IZEVBEKHAI, THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF PHARMACY, JILL PHILLIPS, AARON PATTER, RONDA MARIE CHAKOLISHASSAN, KENDRA METZ, JAMES BIALKE, AMY PARADIS, BEN MAISENBACH, MICHAEL HAAG, JOHN M. ZWIER, and BARBARA DROHER KLINE, BRANDON ORDWAY. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 9 Stipulation,. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b) and for good cause shown, the Court APPROVES the parties' Stipulation for Extension of Time for All Defendants to Answer, Move, Or Otherwise Plead to the Complaint 9 . Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before October 10, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 9/15/2025. (DCC) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Order on Stipulation

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Parent corporation, publicly held corporation or wholly-owned subsidiary reported for Walgreen, Co.. (Douglas, Bruce) Modified text on 10/15/2025 (ABR). (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 12/2/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co..(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Walgreen, Co. re 15 Memorandum in Support of Motion. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Declaration of Tyler W. Hartney in Support of 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co..(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

SEALED EXHIBIT re 17 Declaration in Support filed by Bruce J. Douglas.(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 18 Sealed Document(s) - filed by Walgreen, Co..(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Walgreen, Co. re 18 Exhibit SEALED (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 13 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co..(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co..(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

ANSWER to Complaint filed by James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Barbara Droher Kline, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Brandon Ordway, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier. (Hall, Christy) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Rule 26 Meeting Report and Confidential Letters due by 11/6/2025. Pretrial Scheduling Conference set for 11/13/2025 at 11:00 AM by Zoom video (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/14/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Rule 26(f) Report Template, # 2 Consent Form)(LNP) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Nelson, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Robbins on behalf of Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott. (Robbins, Charles) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MOTION to Sever filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MOTION to Sever filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 27 MOTION to Sever : Date and time to be determined. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 27 MOTION to Sever filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 27 Motion to Sever filed by Walgreen, Co..(Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 27 MOTION to Sever filed by Walgreen, Co..(Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Reply to Response to Motion re 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott . (Robbins, Charles) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Sever filed by James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Barbara Droher Kline, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Brandon Ordway, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(DeMeules, Madeleine) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Sever filed by Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, Rachel Scott. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Howell, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Walgreen, Co.. Jointly Signed by by RACHEL SCOTT, DORA IG-IZEVBEKHAI, THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF PHARMACY, JILL PHILLIPS, AARON PATTER, RONDA MARIE CHAKOLISHASSAN, KENDRA METZ, JAMES BIALKE, AMY PARADIS, BEN MAISENBACH, MICHAEL HAAG, JOHN M. ZWIER, and BARBARA DROHER KLINE, BRANDON ORDWAY.(Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 33 Letter to District Judge. Within 7 days of this Order, Defendants shall file a response to 33 Plaintiffs' Letter requesting permission to file an early motion for partial summary judgment. The Court will rule on the request based on the submissions, without additional briefing unless specifically requested. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 11/6/2025. (EP) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

EXHIBIT A re 36 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting, filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Hartney, Tyler) Modified text on 11/7/2025 (ABR). (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 11/13/2025: Pretrial Scheduling Conference.Digital RecordingMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom Video ConferenceTime: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMTotal Time: 30 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiffs: Alexandra Howell, Charles Brent RobbinsFor Defendant Walgreen Co.: Tyler Walter HartneyFor Defendants The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, Jill Phillips, Aaron Patterson, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Kendra Metz, James Bialke, Amy Paradis, Ben Maisenbach, Michael Haag, John M. Zwier, Barbara Droher Kline, Brandon Ordway: Christy L. Hall, Madeleine DeMeules PROCEEDINGS: Discussion of Pretrial Deadlines and Settlement. Pretrial Scheduling Order to be issued. (LNP) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 4/1/2026. Fact Discovery due by 10/15/2026. Expert Discovery due by 10/15/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 1/13/2026. Motions (non-disp) due 10/15/2026. Motions (disp) due by 12/15/2026. Ready for trial due by 2/16/2027.Counsel are directed to meet and confer regarding settlement on or before February 13, 2026. Following the meet-and-confer, each party must submit a 1-2 page confidential letter describing the settlement discussions that have taken place, whether and when the party believes a settlement conference or private mediation might be most productive, and what additional discovery or motion practice might be needed to maximize the chances of reaching a settlement in such a conference. Each party's confidential letter must be submitted by email to Judge Foster at Foster_Chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov by February 20, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 11/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 E-Discovery Checklist, # 2 Judge Foster's Practice Pointers)(LNP) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Walgreen, Co. Response to Plaintiffs' Request to File an Early Motion for Summary Judgment. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by James Bialke, Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, Michael Haag, Barbara Droher Kline, Ben Maisenbach, Kendra Metz, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The, Brandon Ordway, Amy Paradis, Aaron Patterson, Jill Phillips, John M. Zwier . (Hall, Christy) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE. The parties should be advised that, in addition to Defendant Walgreens's Motion to Dismiss (ECF 13) and Motion to Sever (ECF 27), the Court will address Plaintiffs' request for early summary judgment (ECF 33) at the hearing scheduled for December 2, 2025. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 11/20/2025. (ED) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

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JOINT MOTION REGARDING CONTINUED SEALING re 18 Exhibit filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs and Defendant Walgreen, Co.'s unopposed Joint Motion Regarding Continued Sealing 44 because the parties' interest in maintaining the confidentiality of their settlement agreement 18 currently outweighs the public's right of access to it. The Clerk of Court is directed to keep ECF No. 18 under seal. However, this Order should not be construed as precluding the District Judge from publishing of any part of ECF No. 18 later, if it becomes material to the District Judge's decision resolving Walgreens' pending Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 13 ). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 12/2/2025. (DCC) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 12/2/2025: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Paula RichterMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14WTime: 1:05 p.m.1:48 p.m.Total Time: 43 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Charles Robbins; Alexandra HowellFor State Defendants: Christy Hall; Madeleine DeMeules For Defendant Walgreens: Bruce Douglas; Paola Maldonado; Tyler HartneyOther Appearance(s): Nathaly Montelongo PROCEEDINGS:The Court heard oral argument on two motions and a request (Defendant Walgreens's Motion to Dismiss 13 and Motion to Sever 27, and Plaintiffs' Request to File Early Summary Judgment 33 ). For the reasons stated on the record, the Court denied both motions and the request from the bench. The Court advised counsel that if the parties could reach agreement on timing and scope of a single-issue, early summary judgment motion, the Court would entertain a renewed request. (ED) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Order on Joint Motion Regarding Continued Sealing

Order on Motion to Dismiss/General AND Order on Motion to Sever

STIPULATION to Extend Time for Responsive Pleading to the Complaint by Walgreen, Co.. Jointly Signed by Douglas P. Seaton (#127759) Charles Brent Robbins (#265287), Nicholas J. Nelson (#391984) Alexandra K. Howell (#504850), Bruce J. Douglas, MN #23966 Paola K. Maldonado, MN #0403661, Samuel W. Diehl (#388371) Ryan D. Wilson (#400797), and Christy L. Hall Madeleine DeMeules. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 47 Stipulation,. (Hartney, Tyler) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b) and for good cause shown, the Court APPROVES Plaintiffs and Defendant Walgreen, Co.'s Stipulation to Extend Time for a Responsive Pleading to the Complaint 47 . Defendant Walgreen, Co. shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before December 30, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 12/16/2025. (DCC) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Order on Stipulation

Separate ANSWER to Complaint filed by Walgreen, Co.. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

STIPULATION for Protective Order by Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, The. Jointly Signed by Rachel Scott, Dora Ig-Izevbekhai, and Walgreen, Co. d/b/a Walgreens. (Hall, Christy) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 51 Stipulation. (Hall, Christy) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

PROTECTIVE ORDER (Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 1/14/2026. (DCC)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 14-Day Transcript of 46 Order on Motion to Sever,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss/General,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,, to Court Reporter Paula Richter. (Douglas, Bruce) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

(Text-Only) ORDER: The parties' emailed request for an extension of time to email confidential letters to chambers is APPROVED. Counsel are directed to meet and confer regarding settlement on or before February 27, 2026. Following the meet-and-confer, each party must submit a 1-2 page confidential letter describing the settlement discussions that have taken place, whether and when the party believes a settlement conference or private mediation might be most productive, and what additional discovery or motion practice might be needed to maximize the chances of reaching a settlement in such a conference. Each party's confidential letter must be submitted by email to Judge Foster at Foster_Chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov by March 6, 2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 2/19/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Order/Notice to Attorney

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 12/2/2025 before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (35 pages). Court Reporter: Paula Richter. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 3/18/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2026. (PKR) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to Confidential Letters: Counsel are directed to meet and confer regarding settlement on or before April 8, 2026. Following the meet-and-confer, each party must submit a 1-2 page confidential letter describing the settlement discussions that have taken place, whether and when the party believes a settlement conference or private mediation might be most productive, and what additional discovery or motion practice might be needed to maximize the chances of reaching a settlement in such a conference. Each party's confidential letter must be submitted by email to Judge Foster at foster_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov by April 15, 2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 3/9/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court