Case: State of Minnesota v. Oz

COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive relief against Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12746756) filed by State of Minnesota, Shireen Gandhi. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Declaration of Nate Brennaman in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-7)(Ikeda, Scott) Modified text on 3/3/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Declaration of John Connolly in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota.(Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Declaration of Patrick Hultman in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota.(Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Declaration of Ahna Minge in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota.(Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota.(Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud per Civil (3rd, 4th - Master) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-1701 (ECT/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

Summons Issued as to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (MKB) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota re 7 Declaration in Support, 1 Complaint, 5 Declaration in Support, 11 Summons Issued, 9 Proposed Order to Judge, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested, 8 Declaration in Support, 6 Declaration in Support, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Motion Hearing set for 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

BRIEFING ORDER re: 2 Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. See Order for deadlines and specifics. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 3/3/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota re 7 Declaration in Support, 1 Complaint, 5 Declaration in Support, 11 Summons Issued, 9 Proposed Order to Judge, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested, 14 Briefing Order, 12 Certificate of Service, 8 Declaration in Support, 6 Declaration in Support, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 13 Notice of Hearing on Motion, (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota re 14 Briefing Order, 13 Notice of Hearing on Motion, (Ikeda, Scott) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Nate A Brennaman on behalf of Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Brennaman, Nate) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Hahn, Robert) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 MOTION to Appear as Amicus Curiae filed by Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota.(Hahn, Robert) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

ORDER: Motion of Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota for Leave to File Amicus Brief 18 is GRANTED. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 3/6/2026. (RMM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

DECLARATION of Dorothy Ferguson re 22 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

BRIEF Amicus Curiae filed by Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Hahn, Robert) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Supplemental Declaration of Patrick Hultman in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Brennaman, Nate) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Matthew Zorn filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (jam) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 3/12/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7DTime: 10:02 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Total Time: 1 hour and 28 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiffs: Nate Brennaman; Scott Ikeda; Emily DoyleFor Defendants: Matthew Zorn PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. The motion was moved, argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (KMW) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript of 27 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Tim Willette. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript for a COPY OF TRANSCRIPT 27 Motion Hearing,, to Court Reporter Tim Willette. (Brennaman, Nate) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction held on 3/12/2026 before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. (73 pages). Court Reporter: Tim Willette. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 4/3/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/11/2026. (TJW) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 26 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Matthew Charles Zorn for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Approved by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 3/17/2026. (jam) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota . (Boese, Brandon) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

NOTICE by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (robc) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) CMS to MN CAP Approval Letter 3.19.26 FINAL EXHIBIT A (robc))(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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(Text-Only) NOTICE: Telephone Status Conference set for 3/24/2026 at 4:00 PM by Zoom Audio-only Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. Instructions to join the conference have been sent to all counsel of record. Media and members of the public who wish to listen shall email tostrud_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov no later than 3/24/2026 at 3:00 PM to obtain instructions. (RMM) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 3/24/2026: Telephone Status Conference.No Digital Recording.St. Paul Courthouse, Telephone ConferenceTime: 4:01 PM - 4:16 PMTotal Time: 15 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Scott Ikeda, Brandon Boese and Emily DoyleFor Defendant(s): Matthew Zorn PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding case status. Plaintiffs' supplemental brief regarding the impact of CMS's approval of the State's revised corrective action plan is due on or before 3/27/2026. Defendants' response is due on or before 4/2/2026.Defendants' supplemental brief regarding the impact of ongoing administrative proceedings is due on or before 3/27/2026. Plaintiffs' response is due on or before 4/2/2026.Unless otherwise ordered, briefs are limited to 2,500 words in length. (RMM) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested Supplemental filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Boese, Brandon) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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BRIEF re 34 Notice of Hearing, . (Attachments: # 1 Final Supplemental Brief)(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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BRIEF re 34 Notice of Hearing, Defendants Supp Brief (corrected) re 2 in Opp to Minnesotas Motion for TRO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Howe Declaration)(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

RESPONSE re 36 Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Response to Defs Supplemental Brief) filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Boese, Brandon) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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Second Declaration of Patrick Hultman in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota.(Boese, Brandon) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Second Declaration of Nate Brennaman in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Shireen Gandhi, State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Boese, Brandon) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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BRIEF re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Expedited Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested Defendants' response brief re 2 in opposition to Plaintiffs Memorandum in support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.(Zorn, Matthew) (Entered: 04/02/2026)