Van Duyne et al v. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention et al
Plaintiff: Elizabeth Van Duyne and The State of Texas
Defendant: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle P. Walensky, Sherri A Berger, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra and United States of America
Case Number: 4:2022cv00122
Filed: February 16, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 702 Administrative Procedure Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 15, 2022 Filing 29 RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky re: #25 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Gerardi, Michael)
April 14, 2022 Filing 28 RESPONSE filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne re: #24 Response/Objection, (Miller, Matthew)
April 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER granting #26 Motion to Stay deadline to respond to Plaintiffs' complaint. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 4/13/2022) (chmb)
April 13, 2022 Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motions filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Gerardi, Michael)
April 8, 2022 Filing 25 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne re #17 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Miller, Matthew)
April 8, 2022 Filing 24 RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky re: #17 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Gerardi, Michael)
April 8, 2022 Filing 23 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Joseph Gerardi on behalf of Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Gerardi, Michael)
April 6, 2022 Filing 22 RESPONSE filed by The State of Texas re: #18 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, #19 Response/Objection, (Hilton, Christopher)
April 6, 2022 Filing 21 RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky re: #18 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Pezzi, Stephen)
April 6, 2022 Filing 20 RESPONSE filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne re: #19 Response/Objection, (Miller, Matthew)
March 30, 2022 Filing 19 RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky re: #15 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Pezzi, Stephen)
March 30, 2022 Filing 18 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne re #15 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Miller, Matthew)
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: The Court ORDERS the parties to brief whether the Court should consolidate 4:22- cv-122 and 4:22-cv-209. The parties shall submit cross briefs by April 8 and may submit response briefs by April 15. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/24/2022) (mmw)
March 21, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Nathan Anthony Curtisi on behalf of Elizabeth Van Duyne. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Curtisi, Nathan)
March 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's #3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court ORDERS the parties to brief whether the Court should consolidate the preliminary injunction hearing with a trial on the merits. The parties shall submit cross briefs by March 30, 2022, and may submit response briefs by April 6. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/17/2022) (mmw)
March 9, 2022 Filing 14 REPLY filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne re: #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Miller, Matthew)
March 4, 2022 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky re: #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1 - CDC - Transportation Mask Order, #2 Ex. 2 - Funk & Wagnalls Dictionary, #3 Ex. 3 - Webster's Dictionary) (Pezzi, Stephen)
March 4, 2022 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephen M Pezzi on behalf of Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Pezzi, Stephen)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting Plaintiff Van Duyne's #7 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel: Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's counsel is required to fulfill all local counsel requirements and abide by all local rules of this Court, including the standards of litigation conduct set forth in Dondi Properties Corporation v. Commerce Savings & Loan Association, 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988) (per curiam). It is further ORDERED that if proceeding without local counsel disrupts this litigation or otherwise results in a failure to comply with the rules of this Court, Plaintiff will be required to immediately obtain local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/28/2022) (twd)
February 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Government's Response due by 3/4/2022. Plaintiffs' Reply due by 3/9/2022. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/23/2022) (twd)
February 23, 2022 Filing 9 Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne. (Miller, Matthew)
February 21, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Earl Henneke on behalf of Elizabeth Van Duyne. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Henneke, Robert)
February 18, 2022 Filing 7 MOTION Unopposed Motion for Leave to Appear without Local Counsel filed by Elizabeth Van Duyne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Miller, Matthew)
February 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: On February 16, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint (ECF No. #1 ) and Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. #3 ). The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to meet and confer with Defendants and prepare a status report for the Court that provides a proposed briefing schedule and hearing date on the Motion. Plaintiffs shall file this report no later than February 23, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/16/2022) (sre)
February 16, 2022 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Xavier Becerra, Sherri A Berger, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (sre)
February 16, 2022 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (sre)
February 16, 2022 Filing 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Elizabeth (Beth) Van Duyne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Miller, Matthew) Docket text modified on 2/23/2022 (twd).
February 16, 2022 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Elizabeth (Beth) Van Duyne. (Miller, Matthew)
February 16, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Elizabeth (Beth) Van Duyne. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-12605118) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Miller, Matthew)

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Plaintiff: Elizabeth Van Duyne
Represented By: Matthew R Miller
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