Curran et al v. Meyer et al
| Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet and Institute for Patients' Rights |
| The Honorable Matthew Meyer, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, The Honorable Christen Linke Young, Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Joseph Parise, Jacqueline Mainwaring and Delaware Board of Nursing |
| Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George and Susan Boyce |
| 1:2025cv01475 |
| December 8, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Gregory B Williams |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 56
NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA for the Third Circuit re #55 Notice of Appeal (Third Circuit), filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living. USCA Case Number 26-1001. USCA Case Manager: Laurie (DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BY COURT STAFF) (lr)
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SO ORDERED re #47 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Veronica Darling filed by Compassion & Choices Action Network, Susan Boyce, Vickie George. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/31/2025. (jaa)
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SO ORDERED re #46 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jessica Pezley filed by Compassion & Choices Action Network, Susan Boyce, Vickie George. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/31/2025. (jaa)
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SO ORDERED re #45 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Amy Subach, Esquire filed by Compassion & Choices Action Network, Susan Boyce, Vickie George. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/31/2025. (jaa)
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Filing 55
NOTICE OF APPEAL of #53 Order, #52 Memorandum Opinion . Appeal filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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APPEAL - Credit Card Payment received re #55 Notice of Appeal (Third Circuit), filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living. ( Filing fee $605, receipt number ADEDC-4867903.) (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 54
ORAL ORDER: In light of the Courts entry of the Memorandum Opinion (D.I. #52 ) and Order (D.I. #53 ), the hearing in this action scheduled for tomorrow, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/30/2025. (nms)
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Filing 53
ORDER: The action is DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction due to Plaintiffs' lack of standing. Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (D.I. #3 ) is DENIED. The Motion to Intervene as Defendants and Defer Response to the Complaint (D.I. #38 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/30/2025. (nms)
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Filing 52
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/30/2025. (nms)
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CASE CLOSED per entry of D.I. #52 and D.I. #53 . (nms)
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Filing 51
Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Defendants regarding Defendants' Support of Motion to Intervene - re #38 MOTION to Intervene . (Sweeney, Victoria)
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Filing 50
REPLY BRIEF re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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SO ORDERED, re #49 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages on Reply Brief and [Proposed] Order filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/23/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 49
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages on Reply Brief and [Proposed] Order - filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 48
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Amy Subach, Jessica Pezley, and Veronica Darling. ( re #47 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Veronica Darling, #45 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Amy Subach, Esquire, #46 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jessica Pezley )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4863573).(Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 47
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Veronica Darling - filed by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 46
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jessica Pezley - filed by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 45
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Amy Subach, Esquire - filed by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 44
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Compassion & Choices Action Network. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 43
DECLARATION of Mary F. Dugan, Esquire re #38 MOTION to Intervene by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 42
DECLARATION of Elizabeth Armijo on behalf of Compassion & Choices Action Network re #38 MOTION to Intervene by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 41
DECLARATION of Vickie George re #38 MOTION to Intervene by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 40
DECLARATION of Susan Boyce re #38 MOTION to Intervene by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 39
OPENING BRIEF in Support re #38 MOTION to Intervene filed by Susan Boyce, Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 1/2/2026. (Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 38
MOTION to Intervene - filed by Compassion & Choices Action Network, Vickie George, Susan Boyce. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dugan, Mary)
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Filing 37
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Board of Nursing, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/26/2025. (Kelly, Lynn)
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Filing 36
NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia A. Davis on behalf of Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Board of Nursing, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise (Davis, Patricia)
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Filing 35
NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria R. Sweeney on behalf of Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Board of Nursing, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise (Sweeney, Victoria)
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Filing 34
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages - filed by Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Board of Nursing, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise. (Kelly, Lynn)
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Appearance by Lynn A. Kelly on behalf of Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Board of Nursing, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise (Kelly, Lynn)
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SO ORDERED, re #34 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Matthew Meyer, Delaware Board of Nursing, Joseph Parise. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/18/25. (jaa)
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Filing 32
ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, unless the Court finds it unnecessary after reviewing and evaluating the parties' respective briefing, the Court shall hear oral argument on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (D.I. 3) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom 6-B. Counsel for the parties shall appear in-person for the hearing. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/15/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 31
SO ORDERED, re #30 Stipulation, filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living, Reset Briefing Schedule: re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Answering Brief due 12/18/2025., Reply Brief due 12/23/2025. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/15/2025. (lnb)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ernest J. Galvan, Michael W. Bien for Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)
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Filing 30
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Governing Briefing Schedule on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order re 19 Order,,, Set Deadlines,, #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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SO ORDERED, re #27 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ernest J. Galvan, Esq. filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/12/2025. (lnb)
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SO ORDERED, re #28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael W. Bien, Esq. filed by Institute for Patients' Rights, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, Delaware ADAPT, Sean Curran, United Spinal Association, National Council on Independent Living. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/12/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 29
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Ernest J. Galvan, Esq. and Michael W. Bien, Esq.. ( re #28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael W. Bien, Esq., #27 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ernest J. Galvan, Esq. )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4856913).(Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 28
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael W. Bien, Esq. - filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 27
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ernest J. Galvan, Esq. - filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
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Filing 26
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Jacqueline Mainwaring served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Delaware Board of Nursing served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 24
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Joseph Parise served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 23
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 22
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Christen Linke Young served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 21
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Delaware Department of Health and Social Services served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Filing 20
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients' Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Matthew Meyer served on 12/9/2025, answer due 12/30/2025. (Kittila, Theodore)
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Remark: Case Submitted for Routine Judicial Assignment (oam)
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Filing 19
ORAL ORDER re #3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, on or before December 15, 2025, Plaintiffs shall serve a copy of the Complaint (D.I. #1 ), Motion for TRO (D.I. #3 ), Opening Brief (D.I. #4 ), Declarations (D.I. #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 ), and this Oral Order on each Defendant and shall file a proof of service regarding same. The parties shall thereafter meet and confer and propose a stipulated briefing schedule for the Motion for TRO. Any disputes regarding the briefing schedule shall be raised with the judge to whom this case is assigned. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 12/8/2025. (ceg)
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Filing 18
Summons Issued as to Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline on 12/8/2025; Delaware Board of Nursing on 12/8/2025; Delaware Department of Health and Social Services on 12/8/2025; Christen Linke Young on 12/8/2025; Jacqueline Mainwaring on 12/8/2025; Matthew Meyer on 12/8/2025; Joseph Parise on 12/8/2025. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued, #6 Summons Issued)(oam)
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Filing 17
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Institute for Patients Rights. (oam)
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Filing 16
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Not Dead Yet. (oam)
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Filing 15
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by National Council on Independent Living. (oam)
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Filing 14
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 13
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Freedom Center for Independent Living. (oam)
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Filing 12
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Delaware ADAPT. (oam)
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Filing 11
DECLARATION of Matthew P. Valliere re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 10
DECLARATION of Ian McIntosh re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 9
DECLARATION of Jessica Podesva re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 8
DECLARATION of Stephen Lieberman re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 7
DECLARATION of Daniese McMullin-Powell re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 6
DECLARATION of Jody Hougentogler re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 5
DECLARATION of Sean Curran re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (oam)
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Filing 4
OPENING BRIEF in Support re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/22/2025. (oam)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - filed by Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Freedom Center for Independent Living, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(oam)
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Filing 2
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (oam)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT filed against Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young, Jacqueline Mainwaring, Matthew Meyer, Joseph Parise ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4853052.) - filed by Freedom Center for Independent Living, Sean Curran, Delaware ADAPT, Institute for Patients Rights, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, United Spinal Association. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(oam)
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DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Plaintiff: Delaware Board of Nursing, Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (oam)
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Remark: Exit Electronic Copies to Duty Judge JLH (oam)
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