Case: Planned Parenthood Monte Mar v. Aaron Ford

3:85-cv-00331 | U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Filed Date: June 28, 1985

Closed Date: March 13, 2026

Clearinghouse coding complete

Case Summary

This case concerns a challenge to a Nevada parental notification law that, after being enjoined for forty years, was brought into effect after Dobbs. The notification law was also challenged in state court. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. v. Nevada. In 1985, the Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 510 (NRS 442.255 and NRS 442.2555), which prevented that an unmarried, unemancipated minor from receiving abortion care until they either (1) notified a parent or guardian or (2) obtained a judi…

This case concerns a challenge to a Nevada parental notification law that, after being enjoined for forty years, was brought into effect after Dobbs. The notification law was also challenged in state court. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. v. Nevada.

In 1985, the Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 510 (NRS 442.255 and NRS 442.2555), which prevented that an unmarried, unemancipated minor from receiving abortion care until they either (1) notified a parent or guardian or (2) obtained a judicial bypass. Planned Parenthood of Washoe County and an abortion provider filed a lawsuit challenging the parental notification law in the U.S. District Court of Nevada on June 28, 1985. After six years of litigation, in 1991, Judge Edward C. Reed held the law was unconstitutional and permanently enjoined it. 2023 WL 12064153.

Thirty-one years later, the U.S. Supreme Court held there is no constitutional protection for abortion rights, thereby overruling Roe. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. A year and a half later, on December 1, 2023, two county district attorneys moved for relief from judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(5). The district attorneys – who the district attorneys of Carson City and Lyon County – argued that Dobbs removed the foundation by which the parental notification law was first enjoined and had substituted a rational-basis test that the law passed; they also argued that Dobbs abrogated cases recognizing third-party standing in the abortion context.

That same day, Judge Larry R. Hicks recused himself from the action, and the case was reassigned to Judge Anne R. Traum. Over the next two months, the court dealt with updating the parties to account for the deaths, organizational closures, and changes in office that had taken place since 1991. When the dust had settled, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. (“PPMM”) was the plaintiff, represented by Planned Parenthood Federation of America and private counsel, and the defendants were the Nevada Attorney General and county district attorneys.

On October 29, 2024, the court heard oral argument on defendants’ motion for relief from judgment. The next day, the court allowed the parties to file supplemental briefing to address alternative constitutional grounds for maintaining the injunction.

On November 21, the Carson City and Lyon County district attorneys filed a petition for mandamus in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (24-7113). On December 21, the Ninth Circuit denied the motion, holding that the district attorneys “had not demonstrated a clear and indisputable right to the extraordinary remedy of mandamus.”

On March 31, 2025, Judge Traum granted the motion for relief from judgment, vacating the permanent injunction and thereby allowing the parental notification law to go into effect beginning on April 30. 349 F.R.D. 213. First, Judge Traum found that the motion for relief was timely despite the approximately seventeen-month delay after Dobbs, because PPMM suffered no prejudice and the defendants faced practical challenges coordinating successor parties and accessing an archived record.

Then, Judge Traum held that the inequity prong of Rule 60(b)(5) — not the prior-judgment prong — governed the analysis, and that when an injunction's legal basis is overruled, modification is required without application of additional equitable factors. Applying post-Dobbs rational basis review, Judge Traum found that the law survived scrutiny, as the legislature could reasonably conclude the provisions served legitimate interests in encouraging parental involvement and protecting immature minors. Although PPMM raised alternative constitutional grounds — procedural due process, vagueness, and equal protection — the court declined to maintain the injunction on those bases because they had never been litigated on the merits, and no preliminary injunction motion had been filed.

PPMM appealed the order on April 11 (25-2432) and moved to stay the order on April 14. Judge Traum denied the motion to stay the order pending appeal but granted PPMM’s alternative motion for a temporary administrative stay on April 25. 2025 WL 1210968. This meant that the March 31st order vacating the injunction was stayed until the Ninth Circuit could resolve the motion for a stay pending appeal that PPMM filed on May 2.

The administrative stay continued until July 18, 2025, when the Ninth Circuit denied PPMM’s motion for a stay pending appeal. The Ninth Circuit held that PPMM had failed to establish serious questions going to the merits of its argument that the Dobbs’ change in law did not warrant vacating the injunction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(5).

After the Ninth Circuit's order, events progressed rapidly. On July 21, PPMM filed a lawsuit challenging the parental notification law in Nevada state court. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. v. Nevada. On July 22, Judge Traum ordered that the administrative stay be lifted. And, on July 23, PPMM moved to dismiss the federal case.

On August 22, 2025, the Ninth Circuit granted PPMM’s motion to voluntarily dismiss its appeal. Judge Traum granted plaintiffs motion to dismiss on March 13, 2026, dismissing the case without prejudice. 2026 WL 710173. In her order, Judge Traum rejected the defendants’ arguments that there was no legal basis for a dismissal without prejudice and that they would be legally prejudiced by a dismissal.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Avery Coombe (5/31/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67863779/parties/planned-parenthood-monte-mar-v-aaron-ford/

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Bradley Scott

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Brian M.

Bopp, James Bopp (Nevada)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Attorney, Mr. James

Attorney, Joseph Maughon,

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Bradley Scott

Brown, Stanley Howard (Nevada)

Gerson, Jessica

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Brian M.

Bopp, James Bopp (Nevada)

Brown, Brian M. (Nevada)

Buchanan, Kimberly A (Nevada)

Cafferata, Patricia D. (Nevada)

Coleson, Richard E. (Nevada)

Maughon, Joseph (Nevada)

Mimnaugh, Emily Claire (Nevada)

Ritchie, Douglas V (Nevada)

Sanford, Joseph Lee (Nevada)

Sanford, Mr. Joseph

Wadle, Zachary J. (Nevada)

Other

Attorney, Mr. James

Attorney, Joseph Maughon,

Bravo, Daniel (Nevada)

Fex, Valentina De (Nevada)

Fex, Ms. Valentina

FitzSimmons, Laura Wightman (Nevada)

Goldberg, Jessica (Nevada)

Schrager, Bradley Scott (Nevada)

Strout, Ms. Jean

Swanson, Hannah (Nevada)

Attorney Contact Information via CourtListener

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 3:85-cv-00331	Complaint Glick et al. v. McKay et al.	June 28, 1985	June 28, 1985 Complaint
83 3:85-cv-00331	Motion of Defendants Jason D. Woodbury, Carson City District Attorney, and Stephen B. Rye, Lyon County District Attorney, for Relief from Judgment Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(5) Glick et al. v. Ford et al.	Dec. 1, 2023	Dec. 1, 2023 Pleading / Motion / Brief
134 3:85-cv-00331	Order U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Dec. 23, 2024	Dec. 23, 2024 Order/Opinion
135 3:85-cv-00331	Order on Defendants' Motion for Relief from Judgment	March 31, 2025	March 31, 2025 Order/Opinion 349 F.R.D. 213
147 3:85-cv-00331	Order on Plaintiff's Motion to Stay District Court Decision (ECF No. 137)	April 25, 2025	April 25, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 1210968
34 25-02432	Order U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	July 18, 2025	July 18, 2025 Order/Opinion
150 3:85-cv-00331	Order Lifting Administrative Stay	July 22, 2025	July 22, 2025 Order/Opinion
158 3:85-cv-00331	Order	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 710173

show / hide documents

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67863779/planned-parenthood-monte-mar-v-aaron-ford/

Last updated Sept. 16, 2026, 4:56 a.m.

Docket for: Planned Parenthood Monte Mar v. Aaron Ford

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	June 28, 1985	Complaint Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (DRM). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	Clearinghouse
2	June 28, 1985	Motion for Preliminary Injunction .Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (DRM). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
3	June 28, 1985	Certificate of compliance. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
4	June 28, 1985	Affidavit of Stanley Brown, Jr. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
5	June 28, 1985	Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
6	June 28, 1985	Temporary Restraining Order (ECR) Expires 07/08/85. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
7	June 28, 1985	Order to Show Cause set 07/08/85.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
8	July 1, 1985	Affidavit of mail. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
9	July 3, 1985	Opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by ACLU Foundation of NV. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
10	July 5, 1985	Points and Authorities in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
11	July 8, 1985	Affidavit of service. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
12	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Eureka Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
13	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Lincoln Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
14	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by White Pine Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
15	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by White Pine Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
16	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Carson City DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
17	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Churchill Co. DAModified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
18	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Lander Co. DAModified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
19	July 8, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Elko Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
20	July 8, 1985	Motion to join in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction obo D Michael B. Dinning, Churchill Co. DA. 07/11/85 - 20A - Acknowledgement of pleadings by Brent Kobet, Douglas Co. DA 07/11/85 - 20B - Acknowledgement of pleadings by Humboldt Co. DA 07/12/85 - 20C - MINUTES PROCEEDING 07/12/85. Court extends TRO for 10 days to 07/18/85. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
21	July 8, 1985	ORDER (ECR) TRO extended 07/18/85. 07/15/85 - 21A - MOTION to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Eileen Marnett, Lincoln Co. DA 07/16/85 - 21B - MOTION to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Virginia Shane Humboldt Co. DA 07/16/85 - 21C ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of pleadings. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
22	July 17, 1985	Order Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is granted shall be issued . Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
23	July 17, 1985	Preliminary Injunction Signed by Judge Edward C. Reed on July 17, 1985. (CJS) Modified to correct file date on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 10/06/2023)	RECAP
24	July 17, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Lander Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
25	July 17, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Eureka Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
26	July 17, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by White Pine Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
27	July 17, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Esmeralda Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
28	July 18, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Pershing Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
29	July 18, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Thomas Wright . Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
30	July 18, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by James Wilson, Jr. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
31	July 19, 1985	Notice of Appeal by AG Brian McKay.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
32	July 22, 1985	Letter to USCA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
33	July 22, 1985	Docket fee payment notification form. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
34	July 23, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Richard Wagner, Pershing Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
35	July 23, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Nye Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
36	July 23, 1985	Acknowledgement of pleadings by Storey Co. DA Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
37	July 24, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Carson City DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
38	July 24, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Douglas Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
41	July 25, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Mineral Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
39	July 26, 1985	Docket fee payment notification form. Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Lander Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
42	July 29, 1985	Motion to join opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Nye Co. DA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
43	July 30, 1985	Moit to join in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction by Rogers DA Lyon Co. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
44	July 30, 1985	Stipulation/Order (ECR) answer due 08/08/85. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
40	July 31, 1985	Designation of R/T obo applnt. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
45	Aug. 5, 1985	Answer by Brian McKay, AG. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
46	Aug. 5, 1985	Delegation of authority by Eileen Barnett DA of Lincoln Co. for AG to represent her. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
49	Aug. 9, 1985	Letter re certificate of record. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
47	Aug. 12, 1985	Delegation of authority by Noel Waters AG for Carson City for AG to represent him. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
48	Aug. 20, 1985	Delegation of authority by D Miller for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48A - Delegation of authority by Richard Wagner, DA of Pershing Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48B - Delegation of authority by William G. Rogers DA of Lyon Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48C - Delegation of authority by Thomas P. Wright DA of Storey Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48D - Delegation of authority by Hy Forgeson DA of Lander Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48E - Delegation of authority by Michael B. Dinning DA of Churchill Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48F - Delegation of authority by Steven G. McGuire DA of White Pine Co. for AG to represent him. 08/23/85 - 48G - Certificate of mailing. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
50	Aug. 29, 1985	Certificate of Record to USCA. 08/29/85 - TRANSCRIPT proceedings of hearing 07/08/85. 08/29/85 - 50A - Delegation of authority by Brenda Kolvet DA of Douglas Co. for AG to represent him. 08/29/85 - 50B - Delegation of authority by Larry Bettis DA of Mineral Co. for AG to represent him. 08/29/85 - 50C - Delegation of authority by Johnson Lloyd DA of Eureka Co. for AG to represent him. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
51	Sept. 5, 1985	Delegation of authority by Jed Courtney DA of Esmeralda Co. for AG to represent him. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
52	Sept. 6, 1985	Order USCA no prebriefing schedule is necessary. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
53	Sept. 9, 1985	Delegation of authority by James E. Wilson DA of Elko Co. for AG to represent him. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
54	Sept. 9, 1985	Delegation of authority by Anydr Demetras DA of Nye Co. for AG to represent him. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
55	Oct. 16, 1985	Designation of record on appeal by appellant.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
56	Nov. 15, 1985	Designation of record on appeal by appellee.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
57	Nov. 21, 1985	Letter to USCA with Record on Appeal. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
58	Nov. 21, 1985	affidavit of mailing #56 obo applees.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
59	Dec. 2, 1985	Letter from USCA.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
62	June 21, 1991	ORDER and OPINION of USCA for the Ninth Circuit, No. 85-2335 filed June 21, 1991. (CJS) Modified to correct docket no. on 10/23/2023 (CJS). Modified to correct file date on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 10/06/2023)	RECAP
60	July 17, 1991	Order USCA motion re fees granted. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
61	Aug. 15, 1991	Ltter copy from USCA. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
63	Sept. 3, 1991	Judgment USCA - USDC affirmed. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
64	Sept. 4, 1991	Order on Mandate (ECR) Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
65	Sept. 6, 1991	Stipulation re atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
66	Sept. 6, 1991	Order (ECR) re atty fees.Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
67	Sept. 11, 1991	Motion for atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
68	Sept. 11, 1991	Motion for Summary Judgment Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
69	Sept. 19, 1991	Affidavit re service of motion. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
70	Sept. 20, 1991	Supplemental declaration in support of motion for atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
71	Sept. 26, 1991	Opposition to motion for S/J. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (HKL). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
72	Sept. 26, 1991	Opposition to motion for atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
73	Oct. 3, 1991	Reply in support of motion for atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
76	Oct. 10, 1991	Minute Order (ECR) motion for atty fees set for argument. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
77	Oct. 29, 1991	Letter from P re hearing. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
78	Oct. 29, 1991	Minute Order (ECR) conference set 11/08/91 re atty fees. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
79	Nov. 12, 1991	Minutes proceeding conference call (ECR). Modified to reflect original docket on 5/8/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/08/2024)	RECAP
80	Nov. 27, 1991	Stipulation for judgment re fees/costsModified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
81	Nov. 27, 1991	JUDGMENT in favor of Stanley Brown and Stanley Brown, Jr. against Nevada for attorney fees/costs $95,000.00 to be paid forthwith. Modified to reflect original docket on 5/7/2024 (LG). (Entered: 05/07/2024)	RECAP
	Oct. 6, 2023	Docket Entry - Generic
	Oct. 23, 2023	Docket Entry - Generic
74	Nov. 16, 2023	JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants, and each of them, jointly and severally, as follows: 1. Declaring that NRS 442.255 and NRS 442.25555 are unconstitutional; and 2. Permanently enjoining enforcement of NRS 442.255, NRS 442.2555 and NRS 442.257. The Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly. Signed by Judge Edward C. Reed on 10/9/1991. (CJS) (Entered: 11/16/2023)	RECAP
75	Nov. 16, 2023	JUDGMENT in a Civil Case in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants, and each of them, jointly and severally, as follows: 1. Declaring that NRS 442.255 and NRS 442.25555 are unconstitutional; and 2. Permanently enjoining enforcement of NRS 442.255, NRS 442.2555 and NRS 442.257. Signed by Deputy Clerk for the Clerk of Court, Carol C. Fitzgerald on 10/10/1991. (CJS) (Entered: 11/16/2023)	RECAP
82	Dec. 1, 2023	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Emily Claire Mimnaugh on behalf of Defendants William G. Rogers, Noel Waters. for the Carson City District Attorney and the Lyon County District Attorney (Mimnaugh, Emily) Modified on 12/1/2023 to correct ECF No. to appear as number after last entry on Docket Sheet (CJS). (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
83	Dec. 1, 2023	MOTION of Defendants Jason D. Woodbury, Carson City District Attorney, and Stephen B. Rye, Lyon County District Attorney, for Relief from Judgment Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(5) re 74 Notice (Other), 75 Notice (Other), by Defendants William G. Rogers, Noel Waters. Responses due by 12/15/2023. (Mimnaugh, Emily) (misc) (injunctive) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	Clearinghouse
84	Dec. 1, 2023	SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to Eugene Glick, M.D. by Defendants William G. Rogers, Noel Waters.. (Mimnaugh, Emily) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
85	Dec. 1, 2023	MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Larry R. Hicks on 12/1/2023. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Larry R. Hicks recuses himself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KJM) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
86	Dec. 1, 2023	CLERK'S NOTICE that pursuant to the recusal of Judge Larry R. Hicks, this case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:85-cv-00331-ART-CLB. (no image attached) (CJS) (Entered: 12/01/2023)	RECAP
	Dec. 1, 2023	Assign Judges in Civil Case
	Dec. 1, 2023	Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
	Dec. 1, 2023	Minute Order Recusal
	Dec. 1, 2023	Case randomly assigned to Judge Larry R. Hicks and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. (Judge Edward C. Reed retired.) (CJS)
87	Dec. 4, 2023	MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 12/4/2023. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HL) (Entered: 12/04/2023)	RECAP
88	Dec. 4, 2023	CLERK'S NOTICE that pursuant to the recusal of Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin, this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:85-cv-00331-ART-CSD. (no image attached) (CJS) (Entered: 12/04/2023)	RECAP
	Dec. 4, 2023	Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
	Dec. 4, 2023	Minute Order Recusal
89	Dec. 11, 2023	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Joseph Lee Sanford on behalf of Defendant Michael E Dinning. (Sanford, Joseph) (Entered: 12/11/2023)	RECAP
90	Dec. 12, 2023	MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Richard E. Coleson and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Emily C. Mimnaugh (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7522354) by Defendants William G. Rogers, Noel Waters. (Mimnaugh, Emily) (Entered: 12/12/2023)	RECAP
91	Dec. 12, 2023	MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Joseph D. Maughon and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Emily C. Mimnaugh (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7522406) by Defendants William G. Rogers, Noel Waters. (Mimnaugh, Emily) (Entered: 12/12/2023)	RECAP
95	Dec. 15, 2023	MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 12/15/2023. The current Carson City District Attorney is Jason Woodbury, and the current Lyon County District Attorney is Stephen Rye. This court directs the clerk to substitute these individuals for the district attorneys previously listed for these jurisdictions. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d).(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CBW) (Entered: 12/15/2023)	RECAP

show / hide docket entries

Case Details

State / Territory:

Nevada

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 28, 1985

Closing Date: March 13, 2026

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Planned Parenthood affiliate and an abortion provider.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

Carson City District Attorney

Lyon County District Attorney

State

Nevada Attorney General

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Other Dockets:

District of Nevada 3:85-cv-00331

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 24-07113

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 25-02432

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Reproductive rights:

Abortion

Parental notification

Reproductive health care (including birth control, abortion, and others)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Planned Parenthood Monte Mar v. Aaron Ford, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/48094/ (last updated 5/31/2026).