State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Plaintiff: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA EX REL. JOHN B. MCCUSKEY, Attorney General
Defendant: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INCORPORATED, OPTUM, INC., OPTUMINSIGHT, INC., f/k/a Ingenix, Inc., OPTUMINSIGHT LIFE SCIENCES, INC., f/k/a Qualitymetric, Inc., OPTUMRX, INC., OPTUMRX DISCOUNT CARD SERVICES, LLC, OPTUM PERKS, LLC, OPTUMHEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC, OPTUMHEALTH HOLDINGS, LLC and OPTUM HEALTH NETWORKS, INC.
Case Number: 26-1670
Filed: May 28, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Civil (Rico)
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2026 Filing 26 JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Dismissed. Originating case number: 5:25-cv-00267-JPB. Entered on Docket Date: 07/07/2026. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1002009515] [26-1670] RP [Entered: 07/07/2026 03:11 PM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 25 COURT ORDER filed denying Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 9 ] and dismissing appeal [25]. Copies to all parties. [1002009514] [26-1670] RP [Entered: 07/07/2026 03:10 PM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 24 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Matthew J. Porpora for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1002008797] [26-1670] Matthew Porpora [Entered: 07/06/2026 10:31 AM]
July 2, 2026 Filing 23 REPLY by Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated to response [ # 17 ].. [1002008599] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 07/02/2026 04:06 PM]
July 1, 2026 Filing 22 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by D. Andrew Hatchett for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1002007541] [26-1670] David Hatchett [Entered: 07/01/2026 12:58 PM]
July 1, 2026 Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jeffrey T. Scott for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1002007521] [26-1670] Jeffrey Scott [Entered: 07/01/2026 12:40 PM]
July 1, 2026 Filing 20 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1002007517] [26-1670] Robert Giuffra [Entered: 07/01/2026 12:34 PM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 19 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Abby G. Cunningham for State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey. [1002004416] [26-1670] Abby Cunningham [Entered: 06/26/2026 10:41 AM]
June 25, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE by Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated that a reply will be filed.. [1002003944] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 06/25/2026 03:16 PM]
June 25, 2026 Filing 17 RESPONSE/ANSWER by State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey to Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 9 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1002003879] [26-1670] Ryan Donovan [Entered: 06/25/2026 02:31 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 16 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jace H. Goins for State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey. [1002003098] [26-1670] Jace Goins [Entered: 06/24/2026 03:32 PM]
June 18, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE ISSUED to State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey requesting response to Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 9 ]. Response due: 06/25/2026.[1001999742]. [26-1670] KH [Entered: 06/18/2026 12:45 PM]
June 18, 2026 Filing 14 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by J. Zak Ritchie for State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey. [1001999566] [26-1670] Jonathan Ritchie [Entered: 06/18/2026 11:11 AM]
June 18, 2026 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001999563] [26-1670] Ryan Donovan [Entered: 06/18/2026 11:09 AM]
June 18, 2026 Filing 12 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ryan McCune Donovan for State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey. [1001999562] [26-1670] Ryan Donovan [Entered: 06/18/2026 11:07 AM]
June 18, 2026 Filing 11 RULE 46 NOTICE issued to State of West Virginia ex rel. John B. McCuskey for filing of appearance form. Requested document due 07/07/2026. [1001999443] [26-1670] RP [Entered: 06/18/2026 09:54 AM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 10 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Bradley D. Harder for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1001998321] [26-1670] Bradley Harder [Entered: 06/16/2026 04:39 PM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION by Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated for stay pending appeal.. Date and method of service: 06/15/2026 ecf. [1001996938] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 06/15/2026 11:13 AM]
June 11, 2026 Filing 8 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated.. [1001995791] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 06/11/2026 06:05 PM]
June 11, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001995789] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 06/11/2026 06:04 PM]
June 10, 2026 Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Caitlin Van Hoy for UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated, Optum, Inc., Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., OptumRX, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, Optum Perks, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optum Health Networks, Inc. and OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC. [1001994486] [26-1670] Caitlin VanHoy [Entered: 06/10/2026 11:12 AM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Matthew P. Hooker for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1001990242] [26-1670] Matthew Hooker [Entered: 06/03/2026 02:58 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 4 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Brian D. Boone for Optum Health Networks, Inc., Optum Perks, LLC, Optum, Inc., OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC, OptumHealth Holdings, LLC, Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc., OptumInsight, Inc., Optumrx Discount Card Services, LLC, OptumRX, Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, Incorporated. [1001990239] [26-1670] Brian Boone [Entered: 06/03/2026 02:56 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 3 BRIEFING ORDER filed. Mailed to: David Croft, Abby Cunningham, Bradley Harder, D. Andrew Hatchett, Chad Holtzman, Kyle McGee, Nathan Reeder, Caitlin Van Hoy. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001986895] Opening Brief and Appendix due 07/07/2026. Response Brief due 08/06/2026. [26-1670] RP [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:05 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 5:25-cv-00267-JPB. Mailed to: David Croft, Abby Cunningham, Bradley Harder, D. Andrew Hatchett, Chad Holtzman, Kyle McGee, Nathan Reeder, Caitlin Van Hoy. [1001986886] [26-1670] RP [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:01 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 5:25-cv-00267-JPB. Case manager: RPhillips. [1001986879] [26-1670] RP [Entered: 05/28/2026 02:58 PM]

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Plaintiff: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA EX REL. JOHN B. MCCUSKEY, Attorney General
Represented By: Jace H. Goins
Represented By: Ryan McCune Donovan
Represented By: Jonathan Zak Ritchie
Represented By: Abby Grace Cunningham
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Defendant: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INCORPORATED
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
Represented By: Bradley Harder
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Defendant: OPTUM, INC.
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
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Defendant: OPTUMINSIGHT, INC., f/k/a Ingenix, Inc.
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
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Defendant: OPTUMINSIGHT LIFE SCIENCES, INC., f/k/a Qualitymetric, Inc.
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
Represented By: Bradley Harder
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Defendant: OPTUMRX, INC.
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
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Defendant: OPTUMRX DISCOUNT CARD SERVICES, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
Represented By: Bradley Harder
Represented By: Robert J. Giuffra Jr.
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Defendant: OPTUM PERKS, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
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Defendant: OPTUMHEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
Represented By: Bradley Harder
Represented By: Robert J. Giuffra Jr.
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Defendant: OPTUMHEALTH HOLDINGS, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
Represented By: David Andrew Hatchett
Represented By: Bradley Harder
Represented By: Robert J. Giuffra Jr.
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Defendant: OPTUM HEALTH NETWORKS, INC.
Represented By: Matthew Phillip Hooker
Represented By: Brian D. Boone
Represented By: Caitlin Counts VanHoy
Represented By: Jeffrey T. Scott
Represented By: Matthew J. Porpora
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