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GlaxoSmithKline v. Humana Medical Plans, Inc.

Petition for certiorari denied on April 15, 2013

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-690 3d Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2012

Issue: Whether the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1395y(b)(2), establishes a cause of action for private insurers operating Medicare Advantage plans to sue tortfeasors for double damages.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
10/19/2012Application (12A399) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 4, 2012 to December 5, 2012, submitted to Justice Alito.
10/19/2012Application (12A399) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until December 5, 2012.
12/05/2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 7, 2013)
12/20/2012Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 6, 2013.
01/04/2013Brief amici curiae of Plaintiffs' Advisory Committee in Avandia MDL No.1871 filed.
01/04/2013Brief amici curiae of MARC Coalition, et al. filed.
01/07/2013Brief amicus curiae of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America filed.
01/07/2013Brief amicus curiae of Washington Legal Foundation filed.
01/07/2013Brief amicus curiae of Alliance of Aurtomobile Manufacturers filed.
01/07/2013Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies filed.
01/31/2013Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 8, 2013.
03/08/2013Brief of respondents Humana Medical Plans, Inc., et al. in opposition filed.
03/19/2013Reply of petitioners GlaxoSmithKline, et al. filed.
03/20/2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 12, 2013.
04/15/2013Petition DENIED.