Douglas v. California Pharmacists Association
Consolidated into: Douglas v. Independent Living Center of Southern California
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-1158 | 9th Cir. |
Oct 3, 2011 Tr.Aud. |
Feb 22, 2012 | 5-4 | Breyer | OT 2011 |
Holding: The parties will argue before the Ninth Circuit in the first instance whether the respondents may maintain Supremacy Clause actions in light of the approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the challenged California statutes that reduce the amount of Medicaid reimbursement.
Judgment: Vacated and remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Breyer on February 22, 2012. Chief Justice Roberts filed a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion analysis: A right to sue under Medicaid -- maybe
- Argument recap: To narrow Ex parte Young, or not
- Argument preview: Challenging Medicaid cuts
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for Petitioner
- Brief for Toby Douglas
- Reply brief for Toby Douglas
- Toby Douglas supplemental brief letter
- Toby Douglas supplemental Exhibit B
- Toby Douglas supplemental Exhibit B1
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for the United States
- Brief for National Governors Association et al.
- Brief for Michigan and 30 Other States
- Brief for National Governors Association et al.
Merits Briefs for the Respondents
- Brief for the Dominguez respondents
- Brief for Intervenor respondents and the California Pharmacists Association respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
- Brief for Members of Congress
- Brief for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores et al.
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
- Brief for the American Medical Association et al.
- Brief for the American Health Care Association et al.
- Brief for the American Civil Liberties Union et al.
- Brief for AARP, Families USA et al.
- Brief for Former HSS Officials
Other Documents
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion below (9th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition of Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc.
- Brief in opposition for respondents Lydia Dominguez et al.
- Brief in opposition for California Pharmacists Association
- Petitioner's reply
- Joint supplemental brief of respondents California Pharmacists Association, et al.
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