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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

Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys work for or contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the respondent in this case, which is listed without regard to the likelihood that it will be granted.

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