Case: Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. v. Kliebert

3:15-cv-00565 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Aug. 25, 2015

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Case Summary

On August 25, 2015, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC) and three Louisiana Medicaid patients filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The plaintiffs sued the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the Medicaid Act and the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief to enjoin the defendant from terminating PPGC’s Medicaid provider agreements.…

On August 25, 2015, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC) and three Louisiana Medicaid patients filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The plaintiffs sued the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the Medicaid Act and the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief to enjoin the defendant from terminating PPGC’s Medicaid provider agreements.

On August 3, 2015, the governor of Louisiana and DHH chose to terminate PPGC's Medicaid provider agreement in response to a misleading video that falsely alleged Planned Parenthood clinics around the country had sold fetal body parts. The plaintiffs claimed that DHH's actions could lead to a critical lack of health care for Louisiana's Medicaid patients such as the three Jane Does plaintiffs in this case. Further, the plaintiffs claimed that the defendant's actions violated the Medicaid Act by denying Medicaid patients the right to choose any willing, qualified healthcare provider in the Medicaid program, and First and Fourteenth Amendment by penalizing the plaintiffs for their constitutionally protected connection to Planned Parenthood and/or abortion.

After commencement of this case, DHH rescinded the first termination of PPGC's Medicaid provider agreement and replaced it with a second termination. In their October 7, 2015 amended complaint, the plaintiffs outlined DHH's stated reasoning for the second termination attempt. Specifically, DHH alleged that PPGC was in violation of Louisiana Administration Code, had failed to follow Medicaid program policies, and had made misrepresentations following the release of the misleading videos. The plaintiffs argued that none of these reasons related to PPGC's competence as a Louisiana Medicaid provider program. In this amended complaint, the plaintiffs further filed for class certification.

On October 18, 2015, Judge DeGravelles denied the defendant's motion to dismiss the case, granted the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order, and deferred the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Judge DeGravelles enjoined the defendant from terminating PPGC's Medicaid provider agreement for fourteen days until the court could rule on the preliminary injunction. On October 29, 2015, Judge DeGravelles granted the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction and indefinitely enjoined the defendant from terminating its Medicaid provider agreement with PPGC.

On November 4, 2015, the defendant appealed the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

On September 14, 2016 the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court's decision.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Gabriela Hybel (3/6/2017)

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Judge(s)

Bourgeois, Richard L. (Louisiana)

DeGravelles, John Wheadon (Louisiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Cohen, Melissa A. (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Faircloth, Jimmy Roy Jr. (Louisiana)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Crowley, Megan Anne (District of Columbia)

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3:15-cv-00565

Docket [PACER]

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast v. Kliebert

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

Docket
1

3:15-cv-00565

Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast v. Kliebert

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

Complaint
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3:15-cv-00565

First Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief - Class Action

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast v. Kliebert

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

Complaint
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3:15-cv-00565

Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast v. Kliebert

Oct. 18, 2015

Oct. 18, 2015

Order/Opinion
63

3:15-cv-00565

Amended Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Ruling on Plaintiffs' Request for a Preliminary Injunction

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast v. Kliebert

Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

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COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against Kathy Kliebert (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 053N-1279437.), filed by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment Corporate Disclosure Statement, # 3 Attachment Summons to Defendant Kathy Kliebert)(Rittenberg, William) Modified to edit text on 8/26/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION for Carrie Y. Flaxman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number 053N-1279491) by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Carrie Y. Flaxman, # 2 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Attachment Proposed order)(Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION for Melissa Cohen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number 053N-1279522) by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Melissa Cohen, # 2 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Declaration of Melaney Linton, # 3 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #1, # 4 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #2, # 5 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #3, # 6 Attachment Proposed Order Granting TRO, # 7 Attachment Proposed Order Granting PI)(Rittenberg, William) Modified to edit text on 8/26/2015 (BCL). Modified on 9/3/2015 to replace attachment 2 in accordance with record document 17 (NLT). (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION for Protective Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #1, # 3 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #2, # 4 Attachment Declaration of Jane Doe #3, # 5 Attachment Proposed Order)(Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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ORDER granting 2 Motion to Admit Carrie Y. Flaxman Pro Hac Vice and granting 3 Motion to Admit Melissa Cohen Pro Hac Vice. Carrie Y. Flaxman and Melissa Cohen added as attorneys pro hac vice for Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger on 8/25/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Riedlinger, Stephen) Modified on 8/25/2015 to edit the text (NLT). (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION(S) REFERRED: 5 MOTION for Protective Order . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Telephone Status Conference held on 8/25/2015: Briefs shall be filed by Defendant in response to 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before Thursday, August 27, 2015. Plaintiffs may file a reply brief on or before Monday, August 31, 2015. Motion Hearing set for 9/2/2015 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles for 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (BCL) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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Set/Reset Deadlines (BCL)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

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MOTION(S) REFERRED: 5 MOTION for Protective Order . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)

Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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Letter to Attorney William Rittenberg regarding Charles M. Samuel who is Co-Counsel for party Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3. Attorney is not admitted to practice in LAMD. (BCL) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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Summons Issued as to Kathy Kliebert. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (BCL) Modified to replace document on 8/28/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 08/26/2015)

Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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MOTION for Leave of Court by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Romero, Ryan) Modified to edit text on 8/26/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 08/26/2015)

Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger on 8/26/2015. (BCL) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

Aug. 26, 2015

Aug. 26, 2015

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ORDER granting 10 MOTION for Leave to file brief in excess of the 10 page length limitation set forth in Local Civil Rule 7(g). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/27/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 08/27/2015)

Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration)(Sullivan, Kimberly) Modified to edit text on 8/28/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 08/27/2015)

1 Declaration

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2 Declaration

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Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

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SEALED Notice of Identities of Jane Doe Plaintiffs . (Rittenberg, William) Modified on 8/31/2015 to edit the text to match the document. (NLT). (Entered: 08/27/2015)

Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc.. Kathy Kliebert waiver sent on 8/26/2015, answer due 10/26/2015. (Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

Aug. 28, 2015

Aug. 28, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Substitution by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order Granting Motion for Substitution, # 2 Attachment Corrected Declaration of Melaney Linton)(Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

Aug. 28, 2015

Aug. 28, 2015

PACER
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ORDER granting 16 MOTION for Leave to File Substitution of a corrected version of the Declaration ofMelaney Linton filed by Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #1, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe #3. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/31/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to file overlength memorandum. by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Rittenberg, William) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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NOTICE to Counsel: In regard to the hearing on the merits of the Motion for TRO for September 2, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., this Court asks the Parties to be prepared not only to discuss any and all issues explicated therein but also to address the nonexclusive matters herein. (BCL) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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NOTICE of Appearance by United States (Gaupp, John) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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ORDER granting 18 MOTION for Leave to file overlength memorandum. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/31/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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REPLY MEMORANDUM in Support of 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Rittenberg, William) Modified on 9/1/2015 to edit text (LLH). (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by United States. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Crowley, Megan) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

PACER
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Brief regarding Statement of Interest of the United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Crowley, Megan) (Entered: 08/31/2015)

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Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

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Notice to Counsel: Telephone Conference set for 9/1/2015 at 12:30 PM Central Time before Judge John W. deGravelles. Counsel for Plaintiff shall coordinate the call to the Court with all parties on one phone line.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

Sept. 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

PACER
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ORDER granting 23 Motion for Leave to File a Statement of Interest that is in excess of the 10 page limitation set forth in Local Civil Rule 7(g). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 09/01/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 09/01/2015)

Sept. 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Telephone Conference held on 9/1/2015. The Court called this conference to discuss an oral motion to continue Wednesday's hearing submitted by the Defendant. For oral reasons assigned, the Court will hear arguments as previously set on Wednesday, 9/2/2015 at 1:30pm. Briefs in response to Statement of Interest filed by the United States shall be filed on or before 5:00 pm on Friday, 9/4/2015. After agreement by all counsel, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals agrees not terminate any of the Medicaid Provider agreements between Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. and the State of Louisiana at issue in this matter until close of business on Tuesday 9/15/2015. This allows the Court until 9/15/2015 to isue a ruling on the pending 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (LLH) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

Sept. 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

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Letter dated 9/2/2015 from Stephen Russo to William E. Rittenberg Re: Telephone Status Conference 9/1/2015. (LLH) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Motion Hearing held on 9/2/2015 re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Counsel presented arguments. The brief deadline for Defendant to file a response to the Statement of Interest filed by the United States was previously set for 5:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2015. The Plaintiff is now given until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 to file a reply. (Court Reporter Gina Delatte-Richard.) (BCL) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. for proceedings held on 9/2/2015 before Judge Judge John W. deGravelles.. (Flaxman, Carrie) Modified to flatten doucment on 9/4/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

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Reply to U.S. Department of Justice's Statement of Interest filed by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Sullivan, Kimberly) Modified to edit text on 9/8/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 09/04/2015)

1 Declaration

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Sept. 4, 2015

Sept. 4, 2015

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MOTION of Leave of Court to Amend Papers 13 MEMORANDUM in Opposition TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Romero, Ryan) Modified on 9/8/2015 to edit text (LLH). (Entered: 09/04/2015)

1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order

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Sept. 4, 2015

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ORDER: as to 32 MOTION to Amend 13 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Plaintiff's MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Kathy Kliebert. Because the motion is opposed in part and because the proposed substituted and amending pleadings are not attached to the motion, the matter is set for telephone conference on Wednesday, 9/9/2015 at 1:30 p.m. so that the Court and all parties may have the opportunity to view the proposed pleadings and argument can be heard. The Court directs the Defendant to file the proposed filings no later than 5 p.m. on 9/8/2015. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 9/8/2015. (LLH) (Entered: 09/08/2015)

Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

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Amended MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Exhibit, # 2 Declaration)(Sullivan, Kimberly) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/10/2015 per Order #36) (JDL). (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/10/2015: # 3 Unredacted Exhibit) (JDL). (Entered: 09/08/2015)

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Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to Seal Record and Substitute Paper by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Redacted Attachment 1, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Romero, Ryan) (Entered: 09/09/2015)

1 Attachment Redacted Attachment 1

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2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order

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Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Hearing (by phone) held on 9/9/2015 re 32 Motion for Leave of Court to Amend Papers to Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Counsel for the Defendant advised Court the Defendant will no longer seek toterminate the four Medicaid provider agreements with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statues§ 46:437.11 (D)(1), and that it will file a formal document so declaring on or before Monday, September 14, 2015. For reasons stated on the record, Defendant's 32 Motion of Leave of Court to Amend Papers to Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is granted. As such, the Court permitted the Defendant to amend, but not to substitute the attachments included with record document 13. (BCL) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

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ORDER granting 35 MOTION for Leave to Seal Record and Substitute Paper. CM/ECF Document 34-1 filed on 9/8/2015 be SEALED pursuant to FRCP 5.2(e)(2), prohibiting remote electronic access to the filing by a non-party. FURTHER ORDERED that leave of court for defendant to substitute a redacted version of CM/ECF Document 34-1 for the public record is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 9/10/2015. (JDL) (Entered: 09/10/2015)

Sept. 10, 2015

Sept. 10, 2015

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NOTICE of Letter to Court by Kathy Kliebert dated 09/14/2015...The Court has received and files into the record Defendant's letter of September 14, 2015. In light of Defendant's representations made therein, Plaintiffs are given 21 days to respond and show cause, if any, why Plaintiffs' action should not be dismissed, without prejudice, as moot. (KDC) (Entered: 09/15/2015)

Sept. 15, 2015

Sept. 15, 2015

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Memorandum in RESPONSE to 38 Notice, Showing Cause Why this Action is Not Moot filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Termination Letters)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified on 10/7/2015 to edit text (LLH). (Entered: 10/06/2015)

Oct. 6, 2015

Oct. 6, 2015

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Notice to Counsel: Telephone Conference set for 10/7/2015 at 2:30 PM before Judge John W. deGravelles. Counsel for Plaintiff will circulate dial-in information for the conference call.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 10/07/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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Unopposed MOTION to Amend 1 Complaint, by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; First Amended Complaint, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Flaxman, Carrie) (Entered: 10/07/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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ORDER granting 41 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. The clerk of court will file the [41-1] First Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief -- Class Action submitted with the motion.Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger on 10/7/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Riedlinger, Stephen) (Entered: 10/07/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief-Class Action against Kathy Kliebert filed by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., Jane Doe #3, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #1.(BCL) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Telephone Conference held on 10/7/2015. Opposition to the 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction shall be filed on or before 5:0 pm on Wednesday, 10/14/2015. The Court granted leave to parties to not comply with LR 7(g) when filing briefs to motion. Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2015 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. (LLH) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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RENEWED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order - Temporary Restraining Order, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order - Preliminary Injunction)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified on 10/13/2015 (ELW). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 10/13/2015 (ELW). (Entered: 10/09/2015)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of 45 Renewed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Melaney Linton, # 2 Exhibit A - Root Email 3/11/2014, # 3 Exhibit B - Watkins Email 7/25/2014, # 4 Exhibit C - Hearing Transcript, # 5 Exhibit D - Bordlee Email 3/15/2013, # 6 Exhibit E - Bordlee Emails 7/10/2013, # 7 Exhibit F - Bordlee Emails 7/24 - 7/25/2013, # 8 Exhibit G - Legislative Resolutions, # 9 Exhibit H - Arkansas Prelim. Inj. Order, # 10 Exhibit I - Utah Temporary Restraining Order)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified on 10/13/2015 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 10/09/2015)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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MOTION for Limited Expedited Written Discovery by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Mot. for Expedited Discovery)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified on 10/13/2015 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 10/09/2015)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 47 MOTION for Limited Expedited Written Discovery filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Consolidated Discovery Requests, # 2 Exhibit B - Letter from Cohen to Hwang, # 3 Exhibit C - DHH Initial Response, # 4 Exhibit D - Letter Narrowing Requests 6-7)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified on 10/13/2015 to edit text(ELW). (Entered: 10/09/2015)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Mot. to Certify Class)(Flaxman, Carrie) (Entered: 10/09/2015)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 45 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants response due by 5:00 PM on 10/14/2015. Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2015 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. (JDL)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

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MOTION to Enroll Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr. and Brook Landry Villa as Additional Attorney by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Order)(Romero, Ryan) (Entered: 10/12/2015)

Oct. 12, 2015

Oct. 12, 2015

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ORDER granting 50 Motion to Enroll Co-Counsel. Added attorneys Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr., and Brook L. Villa for Kathy Kliebert. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger on 10/13/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Riedlinger, Stephen) (Entered: 10/13/2015)

Oct. 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

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Memorandum Regarding Availability of State Remedy (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Russo Email 9/22/2015, # 2 Exhibit B, Louisiana State Medicaid Plan Section 4.2a)(Flaxman, Carrie) Modified to edit text on 10/15/2015 (BCL). (Entered: 10/14/2015)

Oct. 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Faircloth, Jimmy) Modified on 10/15/2015 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 10/14/2015)

Oct. 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

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NOTICE of Filing of Settlement Agreement by Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Reynolds Settlement)(Cohen, Melissa) (Entered: 10/16/2015)

Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 16, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Hearing (by Telephone) held on 10/16/2015. Counsel presented arguments. For oral reasons assigned, Plaintiffs' 47 Motion for Limited Expedited Written Discovery(Doc. 47) is DENIED. Court advised the parties that it will rule on this matter before Monday, October 19, 2015. Any additional briefing shall be filed on or before 5:00 p.m. today, October 16, 2015. Parties shall also provide the Court with a copy of the settlement agreement in Reynolds v. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, No. 9:09-cv-124 (E.D. TX, Lufkin Div.)(July 25, 2013) before 5:00 p.m. today, October 16, 2015. (BCL) Modified on 10/20/2015 (NLT). (Entered: 10/19/2015)

Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 16, 2015

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ORDER: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 53 is DENIED. Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction 46 is GRANTED IN PART. The temporary restraining order will remain in force for fourteen (14) days from the date of its entry unless, pursuant to Rule 65(b)(2), the Court, for good cause shown or with the agreement of the Parties, extends it. A telephone status conference is set for Monday, October 19, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the extension of this order during discovery, setting a scheduling order for discovery, a hearing date for the preliminary injunction, and setting other appropriate cut-offs. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be DEFERRED but remain pending and will be set for a date that will allow the parties adequate time for discovery. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/18/2015. (KDC) (Entered: 10/18/2015)

Oct. 18, 2015

Oct. 18, 2015

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Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 10/19/2015 at 2:30 PM before Judge John W. deGravelles. (KDC)

Oct. 18, 2015

Oct. 18, 2015

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. for proceedings held on 10/16/2015 before Judge John W. deGravelles.. (Cohen, Melissa) Modified on 10/20/2015 to flatten and replace document (LLH). (Entered: 10/19/2015)

Oct. 19, 2015

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Telephone Status Conference held on 10/19/2015. Both parties stated for the record that there is no need for the taking and submitting of any additional evidence and the making of further arguments. Both sides declined to supplement or amend their prior filings prior to this Court issuing a preliminary injunction. Both sides had no objection to converting the temporary restraining order to a preliminary injunction. Court will consider issuing a ruling converting the temporary restraining order to a preliminary injunction. Counsel for the Defendant requested Court stay this matter. Plaintiffs requested additional time to determine if they agree to a stay in this matter. Court agreed to Plaintiffs' request for time to consider Defendant's request for a stay. Court instructed the parties to submit their positions in writing and for Defendant to file a motion if the parties could not agree. (BCL) (Entered: 10/19/2015)

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

PACER
59

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion hearing before Judge John W. deGravelles held on 10/16/2015. Court Reporter: Gina Delatte-Richard. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have five (5) business days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.lamd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 11/6/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/16/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/14/2016. (Delatte-Richard, Gina) (Entered: 10/19/2015)

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

PACER
60

Notice to Counsel:Telephone Conference set for 10/28/2015 at 2:30 PM (CENTRAL) before Judge John W. deGravelles. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall provide the parties and the Court with a call-in number for the conference call. Each party shall fax a letter to the Court by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, that summarizes what it believes the remaining issues to be, states its positions on each issue and specifies what it would like the Court do. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 10/26/2015)

Oct. 26, 2015

Oct. 26, 2015

PACER
61

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2, Jane Doe #3, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bentley Preliminary Injunction Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Bentley Preliminary Injunction Opinion)(Cohen, Melissa) (Entered: 10/28/2015)

Oct. 28, 2015

Oct. 28, 2015

PACER
62

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Telephone Status Conference held on 10/28/2015. Parties agreed to: Neither side wants additional discovery, nor a hearing on the preliminary injunction. Parties agree that record is complete for issuance of a preliminary injunction. Court will issue preliminary injunction. Court addressed whether the Court needs to enter a separate judgment under Rule 58. Court addressed issues raised by Defendant for certification under 28 U.S.C. § 1292. Court advised parties that if Defendant wants certification under §1292, Defendant must file motion and notice and briefing schedule will be issued and the briefs would be considered before a ruling is issued. Defendants previously requested this matter be stayed to prevent the parties from moving forward with permanent injunction while case is on appeal. Should the Plaintiffs disagree with Defendants on issue, briefing schedule will be issued before a ruling is issued on the stay. If the parties agree, they are to submit a consent order. (BCL) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Oct. 28, 2015

Oct. 28, 2015

PACER
63

ORDER: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim (Doc. 53) is DENIED.Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 45) is GRANTED. Defendant, and all those acting in concert with her, are PRELIMINARILY ENJOINED from terminating any of its Medicaid provider agreements with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc., including, but not limited to, Provider Numbers 91338, 133689, 45802, and 133673. The preliminary injunction will remain in force until notified by this Court. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/29/2015. (KDC) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015

RECAP
64

ORDER ON DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: In accordance with the opinion entered on this date, (Doc. 63), it is the ORDER of this Court as follows: (1) Defendant Kathy H. Kliebert's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 53) is DENIED. (2) Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 45) is GRANTED. (3) Defendant, and all those acting in concert with her, are PRELIMINARILY ENJOINED from terminating any of its Medicaid provider agreements with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc., including, but not limited to, Provider Numbers 91338, 133689, 45802, and 133673. The preliminary injunction will remain in force until notified by this Court. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/29/2015. (KDC) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015

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65

UNOPPOSED EX PARTE MOTION for Extension of Time Responsive pleadings by Kathy Kliebert. (Villa, Brook) Modified on 11/2/2015 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 11/02/2015)

Nov. 2, 2015

Nov. 2, 2015

PACER
66

ORDER granting 65 Unopposed Ex Parte Motion for Extension to file Responsive Pleadings. Defendant's response to the 43 First Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief - Class Action due by 12/2/2015. A response to the original 1 Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief is not needed as the First Amended Complaint superseded the original Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger on 11/3/2015. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Riedlinger, Stephen) (Entered: 11/03/2015)

Nov. 3, 2015

Nov. 3, 2015

PACER
67

NOTICE OF APPEAL to the USCA for the 5th Circuit of 64 Order,,, by Kathy Kliebert. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 053N-1317265. (Villa, Brook) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

Nov. 4, 2015

Nov. 4, 2015

RECAP
68

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kathy Kliebert for proceedings held on October 16, 2015 before Judge John deGravelles, re 67 Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit (Villa, Brook) TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE (Main Document 68 replaced on 11/5/2015) (ELW). Modified on 11/5/2015 to flatten file (ELW). Modified on 11/6/2015 (ELW). (Entered: 11/05/2015)

Nov. 5, 2015

Nov. 5, 2015

PACER
69

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Kathy Kliebert. (Villa, Brook) Modified to edit text 11/6/2015 (BCL). Modified on 11/9/2015 to replace document as per Order #71 (LLH). (Entered: 11/06/2015)

Nov. 6, 2015

Nov. 6, 2015

PACER
70

MOTION for Substitution by Kathy Kliebert. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Unopposed Motion to Stay Proceedings)(Villa, Brook) (Entered: 11/06/2015)

Nov. 6, 2015

Nov. 6, 2015

PACER
71

ORDER granting 70 MOTION for Substitution. The corrected Unopposed Motion to Stay Proceedings shall be filed. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 11/9/2015. (LLH) (Entered: 11/09/2015)

Nov. 9, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015

PACER
72

ORDER granting 69 Motion to Stay Proceedings. All proceedings before this Court are stayed until the Fifth Circuit's final disposition of the appeal pertaining to the Court's 10/29/2015 64 Order or until further orders of this Court. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 11/9/2015. (LLH) (Entered: 11/09/2015)

Nov. 9, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015

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73

USCA Case Number 15-30987 for 67 Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit filed by Kathy Kliebert. (TMR) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

PACER
74

REQUEST by Kathy Kliebert for Record on Appeal regarding 67 Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit. (Villa, Brook) (Entered: 12/04/2015)

Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

PACER

Record on Appeal #15-30987 Electronically Certified regarding 67 Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit. US Court of Appeals notified of certification. (TMR)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

PACER
75

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 12/08/2015)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

PACER
76

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to William E. Rittenberg through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 12/14/2015)

Dec. 14, 2015

Dec. 14, 2015

PACER
77

NOTICE: Pursuant to General Order 2016-02, this case is reassigned from Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger to Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Signed by Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson on 1/4/2016. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(SGO) (Entered: 01/07/2016)

Jan. 7, 2016

Jan. 7, 2016

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Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr.. Magistrate Erin Wilder-Doomes no longer assigned to the case. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (NLT)

Jan. 8, 2016

Jan. 8, 2016

PACER
78

Letter dated 2/12/2016 from Clerk of Court - USCA to Memorandum to Counsel or Parties Listed Re: The court has granted the motion to substitute Kathy Kliebert with Rebekah Gee in the above case. (LLH) (Entered: 02/16/2016)

Feb. 16, 2016

Feb. 16, 2016

PACER
79

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Alisa Beth Klein and Mark Bernard Stern through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

Feb. 22, 2016

Feb. 22, 2016

PACER
80

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Attorney Martha Jane Perkins through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 03/08/2016)

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

PACER
81

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Attorney Mary Patricia Jones through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 03/08/2016)

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

PACER
82

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 03/10/2016)

March 10, 2016

March 10, 2016

PACER
83

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Attorney Erwin Chemerinsky through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 03/10/2016)

March 10, 2016

March 10, 2016

PACER
84

NOTICE of Receipt of Record. (BLR) (Entered: 04/08/2016)

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

PACER
85

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 07/27/2017)

July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

PACER
86

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Charles M. Samuel III through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

PACER
87

Electronic Access to the Record on Appeal is now available to Elizabeth B. Murrill through the Court of Appeals CM/ECF document filing system. Instructions for accessing the record can be found at www.ca5.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-forms/eroa_downloads. Request for paper exhibits in addition to the record on appeal and shipping information should be faxed to the clerks office at 225-389-3501. The clerk of court will retain the responsibility of sending the record to the 5th Circuit upon their request. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (TMR) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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88

MANDATE of USCA as to 67 Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit filed by Kathy Kliebert. This cause was considered on the record on appeal and was argued by counsel. It is ordered and adjudged that the judgment of the District Court is affirmed and remanded. (LLH) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

Dec. 6, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017

PACER
89

NOTICE of TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: Telephone Conference set for 12/18/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge John W. deGravelles. Counsel for Plaintiffs is responsible for coordinating the call to the Court. Counsel shall call the Court from a land-line, if possible, to eliminate any extraneous noise. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

Dec. 6, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017

PACER
90

MOTION to Enroll Elizabeth B. Murrill as Additional Attorney by Kathy Kliebert. (Villa, Brook) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

PACER
91

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Kathy Kliebert. (Villa, Brook) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

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MOTION(S) REFERRED: 90 MOTION to Enroll Elizabeth B. Murrill as Additional Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (SGO)

Dec. 12, 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

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92

ORDER granting 90 Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney. Added attorney Elizabeth Baker Murrill as co-counsel for the defendant in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/13/2017. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JSL) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Planned Parenthood Medicaid Litigation

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 25, 2015

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and three Louisiana Medicaid patients

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Medicaid, 42 U.S.C §1396 (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 2015 - None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Reproductive rights:

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

Abortion

General:

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Type of Facility:

Non-government non-profit

Benefit Source:

Medicaid