Natl Assn of Home Builders v. Montgomery County, Maryland
Plaintiff: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS OF THE UNITED STATES, RESTAURANT LAW CENTER, NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, INC., WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA-BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 96, MARYLAND BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. and NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Defendant: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
Amicus Curiae: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Case Number: 26-1449
Filed: April 15, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 10, 2026 Filing 41 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Thomas Pulham for US. [1001995061] [26-1449] Thomas Pulham [Entered: 06/10/2026 05:45 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 40 Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [ # 36 ] by US. Number of pages: [60]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/04/2026. [1001994559] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 06/10/2026 11:55 AM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 39 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Charles E.T. Roberts for US. [1001989524] [26-1449] Charles Roberts [Entered: 06/02/2026 03:40 PM]
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief [United States of America]. Appearance form due on 06/05/2026 from Charles E.T. Roberts. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001989429] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 06/02/2026 02:43 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 37 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for American Gas Association. [1001989396] [26-1449] Michael Murray [Entered: 06/02/2026 02:26 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 36 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by United States. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001989388] [26-1449] Charles Roberts [Entered: 06/02/2026 02:20 PM]
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER filed granting filing of amicus curiae brief [American Gas Association]. Appearance form due on 06/05/2026 from Michael L. Murray. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001989320] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 06/02/2026 01:10 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 34 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by American Gas Association, Amicus Curiae. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc. et al v. McIlwain. [1001989275] [26-1449] Michael Murray [Entered: 06/02/2026 12:37 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 33 Corrected JOINT APPENDIX by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001986571] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/28/2026 11:08 AM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 32 Corrected BRIEF by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company. Type of Brief: OPENING.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc. v. Serena McIlwain, No. 26-1552, raises an EPCA preemption question regarding certain Maryland state-level building regulations. [1001986569] [26-1449]--[Edited 05/28/2026 by RP - disclosure statements added] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/28/2026 11:04 AM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 31 Docket correction requested from Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company. Re: [ # 30 ] appendix. Access to appendix has been restricted to case participants. [1001986186] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 05/27/2026 04:49 PM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 30 JOINT APPENDIX by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001985086] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/26/2026 08:53 PM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 29 BRIEF by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc. v. Serena McIlwain, No. 26-1552, raises an EPCA preemption question regarding certain Maryland state-level building regulations.. [1001985085] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/26/2026 08:50 PM]
May 8, 2026 Filing 28 REPLY by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company to response [ # 25 ].. [1001975597] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/08/2026 12:31 PM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 27 NOTICE by Maryland Building Industry Association, Inc., National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company that a reply will be filed.. [1001973790] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 05/05/2026 04:59 PM]
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER filed deferring action on Motion to expedite decision filed by Appellants National Association of Home Builders of the United States, Washington Gas Light Company, Restaurant Law Center, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Maryland Building Industry Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Teamsters Local 96 and National Propane Gas Association [ # 13 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001972847] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 05/04/2026 04:39 PM]
May 4, 2026 Filing 25 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Montgomery County, Maryland to Motion to expedite decision [ # 13 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001972818] [26-1449] Erin Ashbarry [Entered: 05/04/2026 04:26 PM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Teamsters Local 96. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001968017] [26-1449] Lauren McDermott [Entered: 04/27/2026 04:31 PM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 23 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Lauren P. McDermott for Teamsters Local 96. [1001968014] [26-1449] Lauren McDermott [Entered: 04/27/2026 04:30 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 22 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Montgomery County, Maryland. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001966340] [26-1449] Kristen Nunley [Entered: 04/23/2026 05:34 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Kristen J. Nunley for Montgomery County, Maryland. [1001966339] [26-1449] Kristen Nunley [Entered: 04/23/2026 05:33 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 20 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jaquelyn P. Allen for Montgomery County, Maryland. [1001966336] [26-1449] Jacquelyn Allen [Entered: 04/23/2026 05:28 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 19 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Erin J. Ashbarry for Montgomery County, Maryland. [1001966335] [26-1449] Erin Ashbarry [Entered: 04/23/2026 05:26 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 18 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Scott Novak for National Association of Home Builders of the United States, Restaurant Law Center, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Maryland Building Industry Association, National Propane Gas Association and Washington Gas Light Company. [1001966334] [26-1449] Ronald Novak [Entered: 04/23/2026 05:20 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by National Association of Home Builders of the United States, Restaurant Law Center, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Maryland Building Industry Association, Washington Gas Light Company and National Propane Gas Association. [1001966066] [26-1449]--[Edited 04/23/2026 by RP - docket text edited] Daniel Rankin [Entered: 04/23/2026 02:53 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001965853] [26-1449] Abigail Carter [Entered: 04/23/2026 12:18 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 15 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Abigail V. Carter for Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council. [1001965848] [26-1449] Abigail Carter [Entered: 04/23/2026 12:16 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE ISSUED to Montgomery County, Maryland requesting response to Motion to expedite decision [ # 13 ]. Response due 05/04/2026[1001965826]. [26-1449] RP [Entered: 04/23/2026 11:56 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION by Maryland Building Industry Association, National Association of Home Builders of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., National Propane Gas Association, Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers' District Council, Restaurant Law Center, Teamsters Local 96 and Washington Gas Light Company to expedite decision. Date and method of service: 04/23/2026 ecf. [1001965769] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 11:25 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Washington Gas Light Company. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965722] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:59 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Restaurant Law Center. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965718] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:58 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by National Propane Gas Association. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965714] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:57 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by National Federation of Independent Business, Inc.. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965711] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:55 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by National Association of Home Builders of the United States. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965696] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:48 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Maryland Building Industry Association. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001965677] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:33 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 6 DOCKETING STATEMENT by National Association of Home Builders of the United States, Restaurant Law Center, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Maryland Building Industry Association, Washington Gas Light Company and National Propane Gas Association.. [1001965656] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:13 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by J. Mark Little for National Association of Home Builders of the United States, Restaurant Law Center, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Maryland Building Industry Association, Washington Gas Light Company and National Propane Gas Association. [1001965638] [26-1449] Jonathan Little [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:08 AM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE ISSUED re: case caption. [1001963230] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 04/20/2026 01:17 PM]
April 15, 2026 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 . [1001961268] Opening Brief and Appendix due 05/26/2026. Response Brief due 06/25/2026. [26-1449] RP [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:19 PM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 8:24-cv-03024-PX.. [1001961262] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:15 PM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 8:24-cv-03024-PX. Case manager: RPhillips. [1001961257] [26-1449] RP [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:11 PM]

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Plaintiff: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Represented By: Ronald Scott Novak Jr.
Represented By: Jonathan Mark Little
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Plaintiff: RESTAURANT LAW CENTER
Represented By: Ronald Scott Novak Jr.
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Plaintiff: NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, INC.
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Plaintiff: WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY
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Plaintiff: PHILADELPHIA-BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL
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Plaintiff: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 96
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Plaintiff: MARYLAND BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Plaintiff: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
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Defendant: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
Represented By: Kristen Joanne Nunley
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Represented By: Michael L. Murray
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Amicus curiae: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Represented By: Brett A. Shumate
Represented By: Charles E.T. Roberts
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