Bell, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, et al.
| VANESSA BELL, individually and as the representatives of a class of similarly situated persons, DESTINEY MURRAH, individually and as the representatives of a class of similarly situated persons and SEAN NUGENT, individually and as the representatives of a class of similarly situated persons |
| R.J. REYNOLDS VAPOR COMPANY, REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC., BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC and R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY |
| SIERRA CLUB, CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, CONSUMER WATCHDOG, AS YOU SOW, ACADEMIC CARBON MARKET RESEARCHERS, AMICI IN NO. 26-1806 and STATE OF CALIFORNIA |
| 26-1806 |
| March 25, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Other Fraud |
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| Filing 34 TEXT ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 32) for an extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. The answering briefs are due October 27, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the last answering brief is served. [Entered: 08/13/2026 08:38 PM] |
| Filing 33 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, Appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. [Entered: 08/07/2026 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellee R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, Appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. [Entered: 08/07/2026 02:56 PM] |
| Filing 31 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Jason T. Burnette [Entered: 08/03/2026 07:59 AM] |
| Filing 30 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jason T. Burnette for Appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Appellee R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. [Entered: 08/03/2026 06:47 AM] |
| Filing 29 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 28 by Amicus Curiae the State of California is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 07/30/2026 09:12 AM] |
| Filing 28 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by Amicus Curiae the State of California. [Entered: 07/29/2026 12:29 PM] |
| Filing 27 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 26 by Academic carbon market researchers is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 07/24/2026 03:01 PM] |
| Filing 25 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 21 by As You Sow is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:53 AM] |
| Filing 24 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 20 by Sierra Club, Center for International Environmental Law, and Consumer Watchdog is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:51 AM] |
| Filing 23 ADDED Amici Curiae Sierra Club, Center for International Environmental Law, Consumer Watchdog, and As You Sow. [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:50 AM] |
| Filing 22 ADDED Amici Curiae - Pending Academic Carbon Market Researchers. [Entered: 07/23/2026 08:32 AM] |
| Filing 26 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by Academic carbon market researchers.--[COURT UPDATE: Backdated entry to reflect original date of submission of brief] [Entered: 07/24/2026 01:09 PM] [Edited: 07/24/2026 01:43 PM] |
| Filing 21 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by As You Sow. [Entered: 07/22/2026 11:15 PM] |
| Filing 20 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by Sierra Club, Center for International Environmental Law, Consumer Watchdog. [Entered: 07/22/2026 11:12 PM] |
| Filing 19 DEFECTIVE --- AMICUS BRIEF and MOTION for leave to file amicus brief filed by Academic carbon market researchers. (Incorrect entry, see DE 26) [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:07 PM] [Edited: 07/24/2026 01:42 PM] |
Filing 18
ORDER FILED. The unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. 16) for an extension of time to file an amicus curiae brief is granted. Any motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief is due August 5, 2026. The answering brief is now due August 28, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 07/20/2026 11:37 AM]
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| Filing 17 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 14, DE 15 by Appellants are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 07/16/2026 04:04 PM] |
| Filing 16 SUPPLEMENT to Motion to Extend Time to File Amicus Brief (DE 11) filed by Amicus Curiae - Pending State of California. [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:01 AM] |
| Filing 15 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant Vanessa Bell, Appellant Destiney Murrah, Appellant Sean Nugent. [Entered: 07/15/2026 11:54 PM] |
| Filing 14 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Vanessa Bell, Appellant Destiney Murrah, Appellant Sean Nugent. [Entered: 07/15/2026 11:52 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 11) for an extension of time to file an amicus brief is denied without prejudice to filing a renewed motion after the opening brief has been filed. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. [Entered: 07/10/2026 04:19 PM]
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| Filing 12 ADDED Amicus Curiae - Pending State of California. [Entered: 07/10/2026 01:48 PM] |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Extend Time to File Amicus Brief filed by Amicus Curiae the State of California.--[COURT UPDATE: Non-fillable PDF of motion attached as of 7/10/2026, REPLACING original attachment] [Entered: 07/10/2026 12:03 PM] [Edited: 07/10/2026 01:41 PM] |
| Filing 10 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 04/30/2026 11:35 AM] |
| Filing 9 MEDIATION CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference Call 4/30/2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (originally 4/20/2026). Each participant will receive an email with dial-in information. [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:24 AM] |
| Filing 8 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Patrick T. Haney [Entered: 04/14/2026 12:28 PM] |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Patrick T. Haney for Appellee R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Appellee R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, Appellee Reynolds American, Inc.. [Entered: 04/14/2026 12:21 PM] |
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Filing 6
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 5) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 7/15/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/14/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 04/09/2026 07:49 AM]
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| Filing 5 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Vanessa Bell, Appellant Destiney Murrah, Appellant Sean Nugent. [Entered: 04/08/2026 08:38 PM] |
| Filing 4 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 4/20/2026, 11:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:49 PM] |
| Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Vanessa Bell, Appellant Destiney Murrah, Appellant Sean Nugent. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 03/30/2026 01:54 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 7/15/2026, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 4/6/2026, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 5/6/2026, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 6/15/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 3/30/2026. For appeal no. 26-1806, 3:25-cv-04521-TLT. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 03/25/2026 02:20 PM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:25-cv-04521-TLT has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-1806 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 03/25/2026 02:16 PM] |
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