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Letter from U.S. Attorney to Arizona Department of Health Services - May 2, 2011

U.S. District Court
DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (Phoenix Division)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:11-cv-01072-SRB

Arizona, State of et al v. United States of America et al
Assigned to: Judge Susan R Bolton
Cause: 28:2201 Declaratory Judgment

Date Filed: 05/27/2011
Jury Demand: None
Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions
Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant
Plaintiff
Arizona, State of represented by Aubrey Joy Corcoran
Office of the Attorney General - Phoenix- Civil

1275 W Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-8890
Fax: 602-542-8308
Email: AubreyJoy.Corcoran@azag.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin D Ray
Office of the Attorney General
Education and Health Section - Health Unit
1275 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2926
602-542-8328
Fax: 602-364-0700
Email: Kevin.Ray@azag.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lori Simpson Davis
Office of the Attorney General

1275 W Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-7668
Fax: 602-364-0700
Email: Lori.Davis@azag.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Janice K Brewer
Governor of the State of Arizona in her Official Capacity
represented by Aubrey Joy Corcoran
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin D Ray
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lori Simpson Davis
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
William Humble
named as: Will Humble/ Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services in his Official Capacity
represented by Aubrey Joy Corcoran
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin D Ray
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lori Simpson Davis
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Robert C Halliday
Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, in his Official Capacity
represented by Aubrey Joy Corcoran
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin D Ray
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lori Simpson Davis
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Intervenor Plaintiff
Maricopa, County of represented by Thomas P Liddy
Maricopa County Attorneys Office
Civil Services Division
222 N Central Ave., Ste. 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-506-8541
Fax: 602-506-8567
Email: liddyt@mcao.maricopa.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Intervenor Plaintiff
Joy Rich
in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager of Maricopa County Planning and Development
represented by Thomas P Liddy
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Defendant
United States of America
Defendant
United States Department of Justice
Defendant
Eric Himpton Holder, Jr.
named as: Eric H. Holder, Jr./ Attorney General of the United States of America, in his Official Capacity
Defendant
Dennis K Burke
United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, in his Official Capacity
Defendant
Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated
an Arizona corporation
represented by Thomas W Dean
Thomas W Dean Esq PLC
323 N Leroux St., Ste. 101
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-247-6132
Fax: 928-247-6036
Email: attydean@gmail.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Joshua Levine
Defendant
Paula Pennypacker
Defendant
Nicholas Flores
Dr.
Defendant
Jane Christensen
Defendant
Paula Pollock
Defendant
Serenity Arizona Incorporated
an Arizona nonprofit corporation
Defendant
Holistic Health Management Incorporated
an Arizona nonprofit corporation
Defendant
Jeff Silva
Defendant
Arizona Medical Marijuana Association represented by Daniel Joseph Pochoda
ACLU
3707 N 7th St., Ste. 235
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-650-1854
Fax: 602-650-1376
Email: dpochoda@acluaz.org
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott Matthew Michelman ,
ACLU - Santa Cruz, CA

1101 Pacific Ave., Ste. 333
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-471-9000
Fax: 831-471-9676
Email: smichelman@aclu.org
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Unknown Parties
named as: Does I-X and Does XI-XX
Movant
Carl Eric Olsen
TERMINATED: 07/06/2011
represented by Carl Eric Olsen
130 E Aurora Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313-3654
515-288-5798
PRO SE
Movant
Arizona Dispensary Solutions
TERMINATED: 07/06/2011
represented by Arizona Dispensary Solutions
1517 N WILMOT STE 252
TUCSON, AZ 85712
480-442-0190
PRO SE

Date Filed # Docket Text
05/27/2011 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $350.00, receipt number PHX 0970-5377792, filed by Arizona, State of, Robert C Halliday, William Humble, Janice K Brewer (submitted by Kevin Ray). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(REK) (Entered: 05/27/2011)
05/27/2011 2 SUMMONS Submitted by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble (submitted by Kevin Ray). (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons)(REK) (Entered: 05/27/2011)
05/27/2011 3 Filing fee paid, receipt number PHX 0970-5377792. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Susan R. Bolton. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV 11-01072-PHX-SRB. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (REK) (Entered: 05/27/2011)
05/27/2011 4 Summons Issued as to Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated, Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, Dennis K Burke, Jane Christensen, Nicholas Flores, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, Holistic Health Management Incorporated, Joshua Levine, Paula Pennypacker, Paula Pollock, Serenity Arizona Incorporated, Jeff Silva, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons)(REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 05/27/2011)
05/31/2011 5 Summons Issued as to Jeff Silva. (REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 05/31/2011)
06/03/2011 6 MOTION to Intervene by Carl Eric Olsen. (ESL) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
06/06/2011 7 MOTION to Intervene by Arizona Dispensary Solutions. (LAD) (Entered: 06/07/2011)
06/16/2011 23 MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by Carl Eric Olsen. (REW) (Entered: 06/17/2011)
06/17/2011 24 RESPONSE to Motion re 6 MOTION to Intervene filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 06/17/2011)
06/17/2011 25 RESPONSE to Motion re 7 MOTION to Intervene filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 06/17/2011)
06/23/2011 26 REPLY to Response to Motion (Titled: Response to Objection) re 6 MOTION to Intervene filed by Carl Eric Olsen. (ESL) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
07/06/2011 29 ORDER denying the 6 Motion to Intervene filed by Carl Eric Olsen. It is further ordered denying as moot Carl Eric Olsen's 23 Motion for Leave to File Electronically. It is further ordered denying the 7 Motion to Intervene filed by Arizona Dispensary Solutions, LLC. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 07/06/11.(ESL) (Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/07/2011 30 * MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants by Arizona Medical Marijuana Association. (Michelman, Scott)*Entry modified to lack of jurisdiction on 7/7/2011 (ESL). (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/14/2011 31 MOTION to Intervene Motion for Leave to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department by Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 of 2, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 of 2, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Liddy, Thomas) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/27/2011 34 RESPONSE to Motion re 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 07/27/2011)
08/01/2011 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Risner, Scott) (Entered: 08/01/2011)
08/03/2011 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department filed by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Risner, Scott) (Entered: 08/03/2011)
08/08/2011 40 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Davis, Lori) (Entered: 08/08/2011)
08/08/2011 41 LODGED Proposed Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re: 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants, 40 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-H)(Davis, Lori) (Entered: 08/08/2011)
08/09/2011 42 ORDER denying 40 Plaintiffs' Motion to Exceed Page Limitations. Counsel has failed to indicate in the motion the number of pages requested and has failed to comply with ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, Section II (G), specifically, subparagraph 1b. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 8/9/11.(MAW) (Entered: 08/09/2011)
08/09/2011 43 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Davis, Lori) (Entered: 08/09/2011)
08/09/2011 44 LODGED Proposed Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss re: 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants, 43 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-H)(Davis, Lori) (Entered: 08/09/2011)
08/10/2011 45 ORDER re 43 that Plaintiffs may file a Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss that totals twenty-one (21) pages, excluding the signature block and certificate of service. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 8/9/2011.(KMG) (Entered: 08/10/2011)
08/10/2011 46 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to Motion re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(KMG) (Entered: 08/10/2011)
08/15/2011 47 REPLY to Response to Motion re 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Maricopa County Intervenors' Reply in Support of Moton for Leave to Intervene filed by Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich. (Liddy, Thomas) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
08/26/2011 48 REPLY to Response to Motion re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants filed by Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated, Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, Jane Christensen, Nicholas Flores, Holistic Health Management Incorporated, Joshua Levine, Paula Pennypacker, Paula Pollock, Serenity Arizona Incorporated, Jeff Silva. (Edwards, Ezekiel) (Entered: 08/26/2011)
08/31/2011 49 RESPONSE to Motion re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Davis, Lori) (Entered: 08/31/2011)
09/09/2011 50 STIPULATION and Request for an Extension of Time to Submit Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Risner, Scott) (Entered: 09/09/2011)
09/12/2011 51 ORDER that the parties' 50 Stipulation is granted, and Federal Defendants may file a reply in support of their motion to dismiss on or before 10/07/11. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 09/12/11. (ESL) (Entered: 09/12/2011)
10/04/2011 52 REPLY to Response to Motion re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Risner, Scott) (Entered: 10/04/2011)
10/12/2011 53 Minute Order: Set Motion Hearing as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on behalf of all named non-government defendants. Motion Hearing set for 10/24/2011 at 03:00PM before Judge Susan R Bolton. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (TCA) (Entered: 10/12/2011)
10/18/2011 54 MOTION to Supplement the Record by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Davis, Lori) (Entered: 10/18/2011)
10/18/2011 55 MOTION to Continue Continuance of Hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated, Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, Jane Christensen, Nicholas Flores, Holistic Health Management Incorporated, Joshua Levine, Paula Pennypacker, Paula Pollock, Serenity Arizona Incorporated, Jeff Silva. (Edwards, Ezekiel) (Entered: 10/18/2011)
10/18/2011 56 ORDER, Upon consideration of the Defendants' Unopposed Motion for a Continuance of the Hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim, and good cause having been shown, this Court hereby ORDERS that: The Motion is GRANTED, and the Motion Hearing is reset for December 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. (Doc. 55). Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 10/18/2011.(KMG) (Entered: 10/18/2011)
11/21/2011 57 Second MOTION to Supplement the Record by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Davis, Lori) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
11/28/2011 58 Third MOTION to Supplement the Record by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer, Robert C Halliday, William Humble. (Davis, Lori) (Entered: 11/28/2011)
12/12/2011 59 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Susan R Bolton: Motion Hearing held on 12/12/2011 re: non-Government Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim 30. Argument presented. IT IS ORDERED taking under advisement non-Government Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim 30. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED all fictitious defendants are dismissed. (Court Reporter Liz Lemke)(MAW) (Entered: 12/13/2011)
12/14/2011 60 *MOTION for Hearing on Motion re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Prospective Intervenors' Motion for Oral Argument on Motion to Intervene and Leave to File a Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich. (Liddy, Thomas) (Entered: 12/14/2011)
12/14/2011 61 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas P Liddy on behalf of Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich (Liddy, Thomas) (Entered: 12/14/2011)
12/14/2011 62 *NOTICE re Notice of Errata by Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich Notice of Errata. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment to Notice of Errata)(Liddy, Thomas) (Entered: 12/14/2011)
12/15/2011 63 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated, Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, Jane Christensen, Nicholas Flores, Holistic Health Management Incorporated, Joshua Levine, Paula Pennypacker, Paula Pollock, Serenity Arizona Incorporated, Jeff Silva for proceedings held on 12/12/11 before Judge Hon. Susan R. Bolton.. (Edwards, Ezekiel) (Entered: 12/15/2011)
12/16/2011 64 NOTICE re Plaintiff's Notice of Intent to File a Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint by Arizona, State of . (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 12/16/2011)
12/19/2011 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 MOTION for Hearing on Motion re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa, MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Arizona Association of Dispensary Professionals Incorporated, Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, Jane Christensen, Nicholas Flores, Holistic Health Management Incorporated, Joshua Levine, Paula Pennypacker, Paula Pollock, Serenity Arizona Incorporated, Jeff Silva. (Edwards, Ezekiel) (Entered: 12/19/2011)
12/20/2011 66 RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 MOTION for Hearing on Motion re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Risner, Scott) (Entered: 12/20/2011)
12/20/2011 67 NOTICE re Notice of Withdrawal as Counsel by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer . (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 12/20/2011)
12/23/2011 68 *REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 MOTION for Hearing on Motion re 31 MOTION to Intervene as Co-Plaintiffs by: A. Maricopa County; and B. Joy Rich in her official capacity as Assistant County Manager and Director of Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, by Intervenor Plaintiffs Maricopa, County of, Joy Rich. (Muthig, Klaus) *Modified to correct event type on 12/28/2011 (SAT). (Entered: 12/23/2011)
12/30/2011 69 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Arizona, State of, Janice K Brewer for proceedings held on 12/12/2011 before Judge Susan Bolton. (Ray, Kevin) (Entered: 12/30/2011)
01/03/2012 70 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Dennis K Burke, Eric Himpton Holder, Jr, United States Department of Justice, United States of America for proceedings held on 12/12/2011 before Judge Susan R. Bolton.. (Risner, Scott) (Entered: 01/03/2012)
01/04/2012 71 ORDER granting the 30 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed on behalf of all named non-government Defendants by the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association and the 38 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Dennis K. Burke, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the United States Department of Justice, and the United States of America and dismissing the Complaint without prejudice; granting Plaintiffs 30 days, including the date of entry of this Order, to file any amended Complaint; denying without prejudice Maricopa County and B. Joy Rich's 31 Motion to Intervene and 60 Motion for Hearing on the Motion to Intervene and for Leave to File Brief in Opposition to the NG Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; granting Plaintiffs' Motions to Supplement the Record (Docs. 54 , 57 - 58 ). Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 01/04/12. (ESL) (Entered: 01/04/2012)