Case: Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc. v. Betlach

2:16-cv-02337 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: July 14, 2016

Closed Date: 2016

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Case Summary

On July 14, 2016, two health care clinics, an Arizona obstetrician-gynecologist, and five Arizona Medicaid patients filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs sued the Arizona Health Care Containment System under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the federal Medicaid statute and the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief enjoining the defendant from enforcing H.B…

On July 14, 2016, two health care clinics, an Arizona obstetrician-gynecologist, and five Arizona Medicaid patients filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs sued the Arizona Health Care Containment System under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of the federal Medicaid statute and the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The plaintiffs asked the court for declaratory and injunctive relief enjoining the defendant from enforcing H.B. 2599.

H.B. 2599 was signed into law on May 17, 2016. The Act empowered the defendant to exclude any entity that "failed to segregate taxpayer dollars from abortions, including the use of taxpayer dollars for any overhead expenses attributable to abortions" from participation in Arizona's Medicaid program.

The plaintiffs claimed that the Act violated the Medicaid Act by denying Medicaid patients their right to receive care from a willing and qualified Medicaid provider of their choice. The plaintiffs also claimed that the Act further violated the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it was impermissibly vague and retaliated against abortion providers. Finally, the plaintiffs alleged that the Act violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by singling out health care providers who exercise their constitutionally protected right of offering abortion services.

On August 11, 2016, the defendant advised the plaintiffs that the defendant would put H.B. 2599 into effect only after the proper rulemaking process, which would likely take one to two years. The defendant would not enforce the rule until this process was complete. In response to the defendant's assurances, the plaintiff entered a stipulation of dismissal to the court on September 1, 2016. On September 7, 2016, Judge Roslyn Silver granted the dismissal without prejudice.

Summary Authors

Gabriela Hybel (3/13/2017)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Amiri, Brigitte A. (New York)

Brody, Kathleen E. (Arizona)

Lee, Jennifer (New York)

Pasternak, Daniel Benjamin (Arizona)

Pochoda, Daniel Joseph (Arizona)

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2:16-cv-02337

Docket [PACER]

Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated v. Betlach

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated v. Betlach

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Order

Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated v. Betlach

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Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6339926/planned-parenthood-arizona-incorporated-v-betlach/

Last updated Feb. 25, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

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COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-13175472 filed by Eric Reuss, Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated, DeShawn Taylor, Desert Star Family Planning LLC, Unknown Parties. (Submitted by Laura Robertson) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(LAD) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

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SUMMONS Submitted by Desert Star Family Planning LLC, Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated, Eric Reuss, DeShawn Taylor, Unknown Parties. (Submitted by Laura Robertson) (LAD) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Desert Star Family Planning LLC, Planned Parenthood Arizona Incorporated, Eric Reuss, DeShawn Taylor, Unknown Parties. (LAD) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

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Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-13175472. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Roslyn O Silver. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-16-02337-PHX-ROS. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (LAD) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

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Summons Issued as to Thomas Betlach. (LAD). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 07/14/2016)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Brigitte A Amiri by Desert Star Family Planning LLC, Eric Reuss, DeShawn Taylor, Unknown Parties. (Amiri, Brigitte) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Jennifer K Lee by Desert Star Family Planning LLC, Eric Reuss, DeShawn Taylor, Unknown Parties. (Lee, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Planned Parenthood Medicaid Litigation

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 14, 2016

Closing Date: 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Two health care clinics, one obstetrician-gynecologist, and five Arizona Medicaid patients

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Arizona Health Care Containment System, State

Defendant Type(s):

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Medicaid, 42 U.S.C §1396 (Title XIX of the Social Security Act)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Reproductive rights:

Reproductive health care (including birth control, abortion, and others)

Abortion

Contraception

General:

Funding

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Type of Facility:

Non-government non-profit

Benefit Source:

Medicaid