Case: v. Marrazzo

1:25-cv-04144 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Dec. 16, 2025

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On December 16, 2025, Doctor Jeanne Marrazzo, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAD) at the National Institute of Health (NIH) filed suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, the National Institute of Healths, and private actors associated with these organizations. In her complaint, Dr. Marrazzo alleges that she was involuntarily removed from this position on March 31, 2025, followed by a termination on September 26, 2025. Dr. Marrazzo excelled as NIAID Director and received the highest possible performance ratings for her outstanding work. During her time, Dr. Marrazzo engaged in whistleblower activities and was removed from her role.

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People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Katz, Debra S (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Katz, Debra S (Maryland)

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1 1:25-cv-04144	Complaint Marrazzo v. Kennedy Jr. et al.	Dec. 16, 2025	Dec. 16, 2025 Complaint

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Last updated Dec. 26, 2025, 12:26 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12420981.), filed by Jeanne M. Marrazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet)(Katz, Debra) (Entered: 12/16/2025) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Summons View on PACER 5 Summons View on PACER 6 Summons View on PACER 7 Summons View on PACER 8 Summons View on PACER 9 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	Dec. 16, 2025	Dec. 16, 2025 Clearinghouse
2	MOTION to waive 102.2(a) requirement. by Jeanne M. Marrazzo (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Waive 102.2(a) Requirement)(Katz, Debra) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	Dec. 16, 2025	Dec. 16, 2025
3	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Marilyn Gabriela Robb (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12421199.) by Jeanne M. Marrazzo(Katz, Debra) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	Dec. 16, 2025	Dec. 16, 2025