Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America v. John McCuskey
| PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA |
| JOHN B. MCCUSKEY, in his official capacity as Attorney General of West Virginia, JOHN BERNABEI, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, JAMES RUCKER, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, JENNA MISITI, in her official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, SAM KAPOURALES, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, DAVID BOWYER, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, DENNIS LEWIS, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, ROBERT DUNCAN, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and ALLAN MCVEY, in his official capacity as Insurance Commissioner |
| 25-1054 |
| January 16, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| Research and Manufacturers of America v. John McCuskey |
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| Filing 38 NOTICE ISSUED to Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 25-1054, AbbVie, Incorporated, Abbvie Products LLC, Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Incorporated, Aptalis Pharma US, Inc., Durata Therapeutics, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC in 25-1055, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056 requesting response to Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 37 ], Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 35 ] Response due 03/17/2025.[1001731208].. [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] AW [Entered: 03/05/2025 11:33 AM] |
| Filing 37 MOTION by Amici American Hospital Association and 340B Health to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 03/04/2025 ecf. [1001730926] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Alyssa Card [Entered: 03/04/2025 11:47 PM] |
| Filing 36 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by West Virginia Hospital Association and West Virginia Primary Care Association. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Case Nos. 24-1939, 24-1949, and 24-1978 in this Court involve challenges to a Maryland law that is similar to the West Virginia law at issue here.. [1001730918] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Ronald Connelly [Entered: 03/04/2025 09:30 PM] |
| Filing 35 MOTION by West Virginia Hospital Association and West Virginia Primary Care Association to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e).. Date and method of service: 03/04/2025 ecf. [1001730916] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Ronald Connelly [Entered: 03/04/2025 09:12 PM] |
| Filing 34 JOINT APPENDIX by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001726819] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 02/25/2025 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 33 BRIEF by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Case Nos. 24-1939, 24-1949, and 24-1978 in this Court involve challenges to a Maryland law that is similar to the West Virginia law at issue here. [1001726817] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 02/25/2025 04:27 PM] |
| Filing 32 COURT ORDER filed granting motion to exceed length limitations [ # 31 ]. Total words: 19,500. Copies to all parties. [1001720136] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] EB [Entered: 02/12/2025 03:15 PM] |
| Filing 31 Corrected MOTION by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056 to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 02/11/2025 ecf. [1001719586] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 02/11/2025 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 30 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) MOTION by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056 to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 02/11/2025 ecf. [1001719574] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056]--[Edited 02/11/2025 by AW--see correction at ecf #31] Michael Williams [Entered: 02/11/2025 02:49 PM] |
| Filing 29 Attorney Sarah Diana Reddick for James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1054, James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Michael Goff, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1055 and James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1056, Jennifer J. Hicks for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 25-1054, John Harlan Mahaney II for James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1054, James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Michael Goff, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1055 and James Rucker, Jenna Misiti, Allan McVey, John B. McCuskey, Dennis Lewis, Sam Kapourales, Robert Duncan, David Bowyer and John Bernabei in 25-1056, Austin Drake Rogers for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 25-1054, Joseph V. Schaeffer for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 25-1054 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Not participating. [1001717860] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] AW [Entered: 02/07/2025 11:06 AM] |
| Filing 28 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Marlan Golden for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. [1001712038] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Marlan Golden [Entered: 01/30/2025 03:27 PM] |
| Filing 27 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Susan M. Cook for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. [1001712031] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Susan Cook [Entered: 01/30/2025 03:25 PM] |
| Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001712024] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Catherine Stetson [Entered: 01/30/2025 03:22 PM] |
| Filing 25 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Catherine E. Stetson for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. [1001712020] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Catherine Stetson [Entered: 01/30/2025 03:20 PM] |
| Filing 24 DOCKETING STATEMENT by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker.. [1001711944] [25-1056] Spencer Davenport [Entered: 01/30/2025 02:34 PM] |
| Filing 23 DOCKETING STATEMENT by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker.. [1001711938] [25-1054] Spencer Davenport [Entered: 01/30/2025 02:33 PM] |
| Filing 22 DOCKETING STATEMENT by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker.. [1001711936] [25-1055] Spencer Davenport [Entered: 01/30/2025 02:32 PM] |
| Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Lucas Henry Funk for Abbvie Products LLC, AbbVie, Incorporated, Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Incorporated, Aptalis Pharma US, Inc., Durata Therapeutics, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC in 25-1055. [1001711856] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Lucas Funk [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:31 PM] |
| Filing 20 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Meredith Pohl for Abbvie Products LLC, AbbVie, Incorporated, Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Incorporated, Aptalis Pharma US, Inc., Durata Therapeutics, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC in 25-1055. [1001711854] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Meredith Pohl [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:28 PM] |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Abbvie Products LLC, AbbVie, Incorporated, Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Incorporated, Aptalis Pharma US, Inc., Durata Therapeutics, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC in 25-1055. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001711850] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Matthew Owen [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:26 PM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Matthew S. Owen for Abbvie Products LLC, AbbVie, Incorporated, Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Incorporated, Aptalis Pharma US, Inc., Durata Therapeutics, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC in 25-1055. [1001711847] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Matthew Owen [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:23 PM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Blake N. Humphrey for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. [1001711844] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Blake Humphrey [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:21 PM] |
| Filing 16 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Carte P. Goodwin for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 25-1056. [1001711841] [25-1056, 25-1054, 25-1055] Carte Goodwin [Entered: 01/30/2025 01:18 PM] |
| Filing 15 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Spencer J. Davenport for John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. [1001711821] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Spencer Davenport [Entered: 01/30/2025 12:51 PM] |
| Filing 14 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Caleb A. Seckman for John B. McCuskey, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John B. McCuskey, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. [1001711723] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Caleb Seckman [Entered: 01/30/2025 11:17 AM] |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001711681] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 01/30/2025 10:33 AM] |
| Filing 12 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Timothy M. Miller for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in 25-1054. [1001708153] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Timothy Miller [Entered: 01/24/2025 01:40 PM] |
| Filing 11 Notice issued re: deemed moot. [1001708112] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] AW [Entered: 01/24/2025 12:57 PM] |
| Filing 10 MOTION by John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056 to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/24/2025 ecf. [1001708081] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 01/24/2025 12:43 PM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Michael R. Williams for John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1054, John Bernabei, David Bowyer, Robert Duncan, Michael Goff, Sam Kapourales, Dennis Lewis, John B. McCuskey, Allan McVey, Jenna Misiti and James Rucker in 25-1055, 25-1056. [1001708064] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] Michael Williams [Entered: 01/24/2025 12:27 PM] |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001707488] [25-1054] Philip Perry [Entered: 01/23/2025 03:04 PM] |
| Filing 7 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Abid R. Qureshi for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. [1001707475] [25-1054] Abid Qureshi [Entered: 01/23/2025 03:01 PM] |
| Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Andrew D. Prins for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. [1001707467] [25-1054] Andrew Prins [Entered: 01/23/2025 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Philip J. Perry for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. [1001707462] [25-1054] Philip Perry [Entered: 01/23/2025 02:57 PM] |
Filing 4
ORDER filed consolidating case 25-1055, 25-1056 with 25-1054(L). Copies to all parties. [1001704347] [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] AW [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:55 PM]
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| Filing 3 BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001704346] Opening Brief and Appendix due 02/25/2025. Response Brief due 03/27/2025 [25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056] AW [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:52 PM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 2:24-cv-00271. [1001704343] [25-1054] AW [Entered: 01/16/2025 10:48 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 2:24-cv-00271. Case manager: AWalker. [1001704191] [25-1054] AW [Entered: 01/16/2025 03:46 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA | |
| Represented By: | Abid R. Qureshi |
| Represented By: | Andrew D. Prins |
| Represented By: | Philip J. Perry |
| Represented By: | Timothy M. Miller |
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| Defendant: JOHN B. MCCUSKEY, in his official capacity as Attorney General of West Virginia | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
| Represented By: | Spencer James Davenport |
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| Defendant: JOHN BERNABEI, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
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| Defendant: JAMES RUCKER, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
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| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
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| Defendant: JENNA MISITI, in her official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
| Represented By: | Spencer James Davenport |
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| Defendant: SAM KAPOURALES, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
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| Defendant: DAVID BOWYER, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
| Represented By: | Spencer James Davenport |
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| Defendant: DENNIS LEWIS, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
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| Defendant: ROBERT DUNCAN, in his official capacity as a member of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
| Represented By: | Spencer James Davenport |
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| Defendant: ALLAN MCVEY, in his official capacity as Insurance Commissioner | |
| Represented By: | Michael Ray Williams |
| Represented By: | Caleb Allen Seckman |
| Represented By: | John B. McCuskey |
| Represented By: | Spencer James Davenport |
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