American Hospital Association, et al v. Kennedy, et al
| AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST. MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MAINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME, UNITY MEDICAL CENTER and DALLAS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER |
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR., Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, THOMAS J. ENGELS, Administrator Health Resources and Services Administration, HEALTH RESOURCES & SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and UNITED STATES |
| 340B HEALTH, AMERICA'S ESSENTIAL HOSPITALS, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS |
| ABBVIE INC., ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICAL LP, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., NOVO NORDISK INC., PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA and PHARMACYCLICS LLC |
| 25-2236 |
| December 30, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit |
| Other Statutes |
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 American Hospital Association v. Kennedy
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MANDATE issued. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 01/20/2026 05:15 PM]
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JUDGMENT dismissing case pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 01/20/2026 05:13 PM]
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ASSENTED TO MOTION to extend time to file a response filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US. Served on 01/20/2026. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 01/20/2026 04:43 PM]
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ASSENTED TO MOTION to dismiss case filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US. Served on 01/16/2026. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 01/16/2026 02:59 PM]
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ORDER entered by Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., Appellate Judge; Lara E. Montecalvo, Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge: On January 12, 2026, the court received a letter from appellants stating that, in light of recent developments, "the parties do not believe that expediting this appeal is warranted at this time." Appellants further state that they "plan to dismiss the appeal in short order." Appellants indicate in a footnote that appellees' counsel "agree[s] with this position." We construe this filing as seeking an extension of time for the parties to make a joint expedited-briefing proposal. The deadline is extended to 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 01/12/2026 04:48 PM]
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RESPONSE filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US to order [ # 6777171-2 ], order notifying party of opportunity to respond [ # 6777171-3 ]. Served on 01/12/2026. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 01/12/2026 07:11 AM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees American Hospital Association, Dallas County Medical Center, Maine Hospital Association, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Unity Medical Center filed by Attorney L. Rush Atkinson. Served on 01/12/2026. [25-2236] (LA) [Entered: 01/12/2026 05:34 PM]
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RESPONSE filed by Appellees American Hospital Association, Dallas County Medical Center, Maine Hospital Association, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Unity Medical Center to motion [ # 6775650-2 ]. Served on 01/12/2026. [25-2236] (LA) [Entered: 01/12/2026 05:45 PM]
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ORDER entered by Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., Appellate Judge; Lara E. Montecalvo, Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge: The federal government has not demonstrated that it is entitled to stay relief. The motion for a stay pending appeal is thus DENIED . No later than Monday, January 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the parties shall jointly propose an expedited briefing schedule. In the event that the parties cannot arrive at a joint proposal, individual proposals may be submitted by the same deadline set out above. The court intends to resolve the appeal without undue delay. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 01/07/2026 06:58 PM]
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TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US indicating all necessary transcripts have already been filed in district court. Served on 01/06/2026. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 01/06/2026 05:30 PM]
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DOCKETING statement filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US. Served on 01/06/2026. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 01/06/2026 05:29 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movants 340B Health, America's Essential Hospitals, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Association of American Medical Colleges and National Association of Children's Hospitals. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 01/06/2026 08:54 AM]
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MOTION for leave to file amicus curiae brief in support of Appellee filed by Movant(s) 340B Health, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, America's Essential Hospitals, Association of American Medical Colleges, and National Association of Children's Hospitals. Served on 01/05/2026. [25-2236] (WBS) [Entered: 01/05/2026 06:31 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Not Parties 340B Health, America's Essential Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges filed by Attorney William B. Schultz. Served on 01/05/2026. [25-2236] (WBS) [Entered: 01/05/2026 06:07 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical LP. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (AK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:33 PM]
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REPLY filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US to response [ # 6775748-2 ]. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 12/31/2025 05:22 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees American Hospital Association, Dallas County Medical Center, Maine Hospital Association, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Unity Medical Center filed by Attorney Jenifer N. Hartley. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (JNH) [Entered: 12/31/2025 03:54 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KAA) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:32 PM]
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RESPONSE filed by Appellees American Hospital Association, Dallas County Medical Center, Maine Hospital Association, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Unity Medical Center to motion to stay [ # 6775519-2 ]. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KLD) [Entered: 12/31/2025 12:39 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by AbbVie Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (MSO) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:22 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical LP filed by Attorney Allon Kedem. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (AK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:10 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Novo Nordisk Inc.. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KFK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:06 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KFK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:04 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Novo Nordisk, Inc. filed by Attorney Kevin F. King. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KFK) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:00 PM]
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DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees American Hospital Association, Dallas County Medical Center, Maine Hospital Association, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Unity Medical Center. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (AL) [Entered: 12/31/2025 12:49 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical LP filed by Attorney Jeffrey L. Handwerker. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (JLH) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:23 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees American Hospital Association, Maine Hospital Association, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, Unity Medical Center and Dallas County Medical Center filed by Attorney Melissa A. Hewey. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (MAH) [Entered: 12/31/2025 10:19 AM]
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ORDER entered by Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., Appellate Judge; Lara E. Montecalvo, Appellate Judge and Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge: Defendants-Appellants have filed in this court a "Motion for Stay Pending Appeal and Administrative Stay." The request for an "administrative" stay is denied. Plaintiffs-Appellees should file a response to the stay motion by 1:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Any reply by Defendants-Appellants should be filed by 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025. The court intends to rule on the broader stay request as soon as practicable following the conclusion of motion briefing. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 12/31/2025 09:51 AM]
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MOTION for leave to intervene filed by Movant(s) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America; AbbVie Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC; AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Novo Nordisk Inc.. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KAA) [Entered: 12/31/2025 08:34 AM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Not Party Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America filed by Attorney Kwaku A. Akowuah. Served on 12/31/2025. [25-2236] (KAA) [Entered: 12/31/2025 08:03 AM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) AbbVie Inc.; Pharmacyclics LLC filed by Attorney Matthew S. Owen. Served on 12/30/2025. [25-2236] (MSO) [Entered: 12/31/2025 12:27 AM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees American Hospital Association, Maine Hospital Association, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Nathan Littauer Hosptial and Nursing Home, Unity Medical Center and Dallas County Medical Center filed by Attorney Karen L. Dunn. Served on 12/30/2025. [25-2236] (KLD) [Entered: 12/30/2025 12:16 PM]
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NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US filed by Attorney Maxwell A. Baldi. Served on 12/30/2025. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 12/30/2025 12:01 PM]
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EMERGENCY MOTION to stay injunction pending appeal and for administrative stay filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., United States Department of Health and Human Services and US. Served on 12/30/2025. [25-2236] (MAB) [Entered: 12/30/2025 03:01 PM]
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CIVIL CASE docketed. Notice of appeal (doc. #91) filed by Appellants Thomas J. Engels, Health Resources & Services Administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., US and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Appearance form due 01/13/2026. Docketing Statement due 01/13/2026. Transcript Report/Order form due 01/13/2026. [25-2236] (GRC) [Entered: 12/30/2025 11:33 AM]
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