Case: Dallas County, Texas v. Kennedy

Dallas County, Texas v. Kennedy Jr.

COMPLAINT against CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12118434) filed by DALLAS COUNTY TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by DALLAS COUNTY TEXAS. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-01275-CRC. (LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Todd K. Sellars, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12118576. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DALLAS COUNTY TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zhcn) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit 1 (Huang Declaration), # 4 Exhibit A to Declaration, # 5 Exhibit B to Declaration, # 6 Exhibit C to Declaration, # 7 Exhibit D to Declaration, # 8 Exhibit E to Declaration, # 9 Exhibit F to Declaration, # 10 Exhibit G to Declaration, # 11 Exhibit H to Declaration, # 12 Exhibit I to Declaration)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Exhibit 1 (Huang Declaration)

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4 Exhibit A to Declaration

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5 Exhibit B to Declaration

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6 Exhibit C to Declaration

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7 Exhibit D to Declaration

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8 Exhibit E to Declaration

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9 Exhibit F to Declaration

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10 Exhibit G to Declaration

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11 Exhibit H to Declaration

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12 Exhibit I to Declaration

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zhcn)

NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary J. Krizel on behalf of All Defendants (Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. Pursuant to LCvR 65.1(d), Plaintiff's 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction requests a hearing within 21 days of its filing. Yet Plaintiff has not indicated that notice of the Motion was given to Defendants, nor has Plaintiff filed proof of service of the summons and complaint. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(1), the Court "may issue a preliminary injunction only on notice to the adverse party." And LCvR 65.1(c) contemplates that an application for a preliminary injunction be served on an opposing party before that party is obligated to respond. The Court therefore declines to schedule a hearing on the Motion (or, alternatively, to determine that a hearing outside the 21-day window will not prejudice the parties, see LCvR 65.1(d)) until service is accomplished and an opposition is filed. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/16/2025. (lccrc3)

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Consent MOTION for Briefing Schedule by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Entry of Combined Briefing Schedule. Defendants' combined motion to dismiss and motion in opposition to preliminary junction shall be due by January 16, 2026. Plaintiff's combined response to Defendants' motion to dismiss and reply in support of preliminary injunction shall be due by February 6, 2026. Defendants' further reply in support of its motion to dismiss shall be due February 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/18/2025. (lccrc3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel on behalf of CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION served on 12/22/2025; ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR served on 12/18/2025; JIM O'NEILL served on 12/22/2025; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 12/18/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Summons HHS Executed Summons, # 2 Summons Acting Director O'Neil Executed Summons, # 3 Summons CDC Executed Summons, # 4 Summons AG Executed Summons, # 5 Summons USAO Executed Summons)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/23/2025. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/21/2026.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/23/2025. (See Docket Entry 9 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General AND Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney

MOTION to Dismiss by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

RESPONSE re 11 MOTION to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (See Docket Entry 13 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Reply to opposition to motion

MOTION to Stay by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER. The plaintiff is directed to respond to the government's 15 Motion to Stay by no later than March 6, 2026. The government's deadline to file its reply in support of its 11 Motion to Dismiss is suspended until the Court has resolved the 15 stay motion. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/23/2026. (lccrc3)

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RESPONSE re 15 MOTION to Stay filed by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 15 Motion to Stay filed by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jason G. Schuette, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12367682. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(LeGrand, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. The government is hereby ORDERED to file its final reply brief in support of its 11 Motion to Dismiss by April 24, 2026. The parties are further ORDERED to appear at 10:00 AM on May 14, 2026 in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper for a combined hearing on the pending motions, including the government's 15 Motion to Stay proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/17/2026. (lccrc3)

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Court's Minute Order filed earlier today, which sets the deadline for the government's reply brief in support of its 11 Motion to Dismiss, the government's 16 request for an extension of time to file its reply brief is now moot. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/17/2026. (lccrc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 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 Christopher R. Cooper on 4/19/2026. (lccrc3)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 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 Christopher R. Cooper on 4/19/2026. (lccrc3)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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

MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendants' reply brief in support of their 11 Motion to Dismiss is due by April 28, 2026. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/27/2026. (lccrc3)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 11 Motion to Dismiss, filed by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Todd Sellars on behalf of DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS (Sellars, Todd) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason G. Schuette on behalf of DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS (Schuette, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/14/2026. Oral arguments submitted on the Plaintiff's Motion 5 for Preliminary Injunction; the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; and the Defendants' Motion 15 to Stay. The motions are taken under advisement. The parties are directed to file their supplemental briefing in a timely manner. (Court Reporter: Rebecca Monroe) (lsj)

Motion Hearing

NOTICE of Supplemental Information by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, JIM O'NEILL, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Krizel, Zachary) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS filed by DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. (Sellars, Todd) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on 5/14/26; Page Numbers: 1 through 50. Date of Issuance:6/16/26. Court Reporter Rebecca Monroe, email rebecca_monroe@dcd.uscourts.gov, 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 7/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/17/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026.(Monroe, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

ORDER denying Plaintiff's 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying in part and striking in part Defendants' 11 Motion to Dismiss; granting Defendants' 15 Motion to Stay. Further dispositive motion briefing in this case is STAYED until the D.C. Circuit issues an opinion in Climate United Fund v. Citibank, D.C. Cir. No. 25-5122, or such earlier time as the Court deems appropriate. See full Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/23/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

OPINION concerning 27 Order on Plaintiff's 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Defendants' 11 Motion to Dismiss; Defendants' 15 Motion to Stay. See full Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/23/2026. (lccrc3)