Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Reed C O'Connor
Case #: 4:23-cv-00909
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Case Filed:Sep 01, 2023
Last checked: Wednesday Feb 28, 2024 5:33 AM CST
Defendant
Xavier Becerra
Represented By
James Bickford
Doj-Civ
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Defendant
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Represented By
James Bickford
Doj-Civ
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Plaintiff
Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc.
Represented By
Timothy S Durst
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Jennifer Sokoler
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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K Lee Blalack II
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Heather Welles
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Elizabeth Bock
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Jonathan Schneller
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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David Deaton
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Stephen Sullivan
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Plaintiff
Humana Inc.
Represented By
Timothy S Durst
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
contact info
Jennifer Sokoler
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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K Lee Blalack II
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
contact info
Heather Welles
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Elizabeth Bock
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Jonathan Schneller
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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David Deaton
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Stephen Sullivan
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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Docket last updated: 07/02/2024 11:59 PM CDT
Friday, June 21, 2024
38 38 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 06/21 11:33 AM
ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION REGARDING SCHEDULE FOR BRIEFINGPOTENTIAL RULE 56 MOTIONS37 : Defendants lodge the administrative record by August 23, 2024, Defendants file an answer by September 6, 2024, Plaintiffs file a motion for summary judgment by October 7, 2024, Defendants file a cross-motion for summary summary judgment and response to plaintiff's motion for summary judgment by November 22, 2024, Plaintiffs file a reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and response to -motion for summary judgment January 27, 2025, Defendants file a reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment February 28, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/21/2024) (sre)
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utility Set/Reset Answer Deadline (Public Entry) Fri 06/21 11:35 AM
Per38 , Answer due from Xavier Becerra on 9/6/2024; United States Department of Health and Human Services on 9/6/2024. (sre)
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
37 37 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 06/20 9:32 PM
MOTION / Joint Motion Regarding Schedule for Briefing Potential Rule 56 Motions filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, June 07, 2024
36 36 12 pgs order Order on Motion to Transfer Case Out of District/Division Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Fri 06/07 8:45 AM
ORDER: Before the Court are Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue or Dismiss, filed December 15, 2023 (ECF No.29 ); Plaintiffs' Response, filed February 13, 2024 (ECF No.30 ); and Defendants' Reply, filed April 5, 2024 (ECF No.35 ). For the reasons stated below, Defendants' Motion is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/7/2024) (sre)
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Friday, April 05, 2024
35 35 respm Reply Fri 04/05 4:35 PM
REPLY filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services re:29 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Bickford, James)
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Friday, March 29, 2024
34 34 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply Fri 03/29 9:55 AM
ORDER granting33 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply. Replies due by 4/5/2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/29/2024) (bdb)
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
33 33 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 03/28 10:29 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to30 Response/Objection, filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services (Bickford, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, March 11, 2024
32 32 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply Mon 03/11 2:45 PM
ORDER granting31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply: Replies due by 3/29/2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/11/2024) (bdb)
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Friday, March 08, 2024
31 31 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Fri 03/08 11:43 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to30 Response/Objection, filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services (Bickford, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
30 30 respm Response/Objection Tue 02/13 10:14 PM
RESPONSE filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. re:29 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Appendix in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue or Dismiss
Friday, December 15, 2023
29 29 motion Transfer Case Out of District/Division Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Fri 12/15 9:32 PM
MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction () filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Bickford, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, December 04, 2023
28 28 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Modify Hearings/Deadlines (Full List) Mon 12/04 10:26 AM
ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted and the following briefing schedule adopted:27 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. Responsive Brief due by 2/13/2024., Reply Brief due by 3/22/2024., Responses due by 12/15/2023. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 12/4/2023) (sre)
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Friday, December 01, 2023
27 27 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Fri 12/01 8:23 PM
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services (Bickford, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, November 02, 2023
26 26 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:58 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Welles, Heather. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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25 25 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:56 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sullivan, Stephen. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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24 24 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:55 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sokoler, Jennifer. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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23 23 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:53 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Schneller, Jonathan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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22 22 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:50 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Deaton, David. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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21 21 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:48 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Bock, Elizabeth. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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20 20 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/02 11:47 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Blalack, K Lee. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/2/2023) (chmb)
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
19 19 1 pgs order Order Setting Deadline/Hearing Wed 10/18 12:30 PM
ORDER: Responsive Brief due by 2/6/2024. Responses due by 12/8/2023. Reply brief due by 3/22/2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 10/18/2023) (sre)
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
18 18 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 10/17 3:41 PM
MOTION / Joint Motion Regarding Schedule for Responding to the Complaint and Briefing Potential Rule 12 Motions filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
17 17 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Tue 10/17 1:04 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Bickford on behalf of Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Bickford, James)
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
16 16 service Summons Returned Thu 10/12 1:56 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to United States Department of Health and Human Services ; served on 10/4/2023. (Durst, Timothy)
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15 15 service Summons Returned Thu 10/12 1:48 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Xavier Becerra ; served on 10/4/2023. (Durst, Timothy)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
14 14 service Summons Returned Thu 09/21 3:57 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Xavier Becerra ; served on 9/11/2023. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service re: U.S. Attorney General,
Att: 2 Proof of Service re: United States Department of Health and Human Services
13 13 service Summons Returned Thu 09/21 3:46 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to United States Department of Health and Human Services ; served on 9/11/2023. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service re: U.S. Attorney General,
Att: 2 Proof of Service re: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Friday, September 01, 2023
12 12 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 4:14 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14005266) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Welles, Heather)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
11 11 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 4:07 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14005229) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Sullivan, Stephen)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
10 10 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 3:57 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14005175) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Sokoler, Jennifer)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
9 9 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 3:49 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14005113) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Schneller, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
8 8 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 3:36 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14005036) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Deaton, David)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
7 7 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 3:19 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14004887) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Bock, Elizabeth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
6 6 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 09/01 2:56 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14004713) filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc. (Blalack, K Lee)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
5 5 service Summons Issued Fri 09/01 2:42 PM
Summons issued as to Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (saw)
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4 4 misc Request for Clerk to Issue Document Fri 09/01 1:27 PM
Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc.. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Summons Request for Xavier Becerra - U.S. Attorney General,
Att: 2 Summons Request for Xavier Becerra - U.S. Attorney for N.D.Texas,
Att: 3 Summons Request for United States Department of Health and Human Services,
Att: 4 Summons Request for United States Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Attorney General,
Att: 5 Summons Request for United States Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Attorney for N.D.Texas
3 3 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Fri 09/01 12:46 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc., Humana Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Durst, Timothy)
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2 2 qcref O' Connor (FORT WORTH CASES) Fri 09/01 10:58 AM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (sre)
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1 1 44 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 09/01 10:00 AM
COMPLAINT against Xavier Becerra, United States Department of Health and Human Services filed by Humana Inc., Humana Benefit Plan of Texas, Inc.. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-14003234) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Durst, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Cover Sheet