Texas Eastern District Court
Judge:Jeremy D Kernodle
Case #: 6:24-cv-00357
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Case Filed:Sep 30, 2024
Case in other court:USCA, 25-40035
Last checked: Friday Nov 15, 2024 7:50 AM CST
Defendant
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Represented By
James Garland Gillingham
United States Attorney'S Office - Tyler
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Defendant
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Represented By
James Garland Gillingham
United States Attorney'S Office - Tyler
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Plaintiff
Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
Peoples Health, Inc.
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
Preferred Care Partners, Inc.
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
UHC of California
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc.
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.
Represented By
Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Daniel Jarcho
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher John Frisina
Alston & Bird LLP
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Kelley Connolly Barnaby
Alston & Bird LLP
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William Herman Jordan
Alston & Bird LLP
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Docket last updated: 11 hours ago
Monday, February 03, 2025
32 32 appeal USCA Mandate Mon 02/03 11:41 AM
MANDATE of USCA as to30 Notice of Appeal. The appeal is dismissed as of February 03, 2025, pursuant to appellant's motion(wea)
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Att: 1 USCA Transmittal Letter
Thursday, January 30, 2025
appeal USCA Notice of Docketing NOA Thu 01/30 1:27 PM
NOTICE of Docketing Notice of Appeal from USCA re30 Notice of Appeal filed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. USCA Case Number 25-40035 (gsm)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
31 31 notice Notice (Other) Fri 01/24 9:20 AM
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Notice of Appeal by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services re30 Notice of Appeal (Gillingham, James)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
30 30 appeal Notice of Appeal Tue 01/21 5:00 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to28 Order on Sealed Motion,,,,, by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Gillingham, James)
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Monday, December 02, 2024
29 29 misc Transcript/Digital Audio Recording Request Tue 12/03 1:11 PM
PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for proceedings held on 11/18/24 before Judge Kernodle. Opening Statement to Opinion of the Court(jbe) (Forwarded to Shea Sloan on 12/3/2024) (ljw).
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Att: 1 Envelope
Friday, November 22, 2024
28 28 23 pgs order Order on Sealed Motion Fri 11/22 3:28 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part12 Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment; denying13 Opposed Motion to Supplement the Administrative Record; granting in part and denying in part15 Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 11/22/2024. (esw)
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Monday, November 18, 2024
27 27 misc Transcript Mon 11/18 5:21 PM
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing Proceedings held on 11/18/2024 before Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle. Court Reporter: Shea Sloan, shea_sloan@txed.uscourts.gov. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.txed.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Motion to Redact due 12/9/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/18/2025. (SMS)
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26 26 minutes Motion Hearing Mon 11/18 11:23 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle: Motion Hearing held on 11/18/2024 from 10:02 - 11:08 re12 SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Preferred Care Partners, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc.,15 CROSS SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Daniel Jarcho, William Jordan, Erin Weber, Ellinor Hiller; Defense - Matthew Campbell, James Gillingham. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - Shea Sloan) (esw)
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25 25 1 pgs order Order Mon 11/18 9:07 AM
ORDER Unsealing Filings re24 Notice of Attorney Appearance filed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,23 Notice (Other), filed by Preferred Care Partners, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 11/15/2024. (esw)
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Friday, November 15, 2024
24 24 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Fri 11/15 4:57 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew Alan Campbell on behalf of All Defendants (Campbell, Matthew)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
23 23 2 pgs notice Notice (Other) Thu 11/14 7:09 PM
NOTICE regarding Sealed Filings by UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UHC of California, Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Preferred Care Partners, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc., Peoples Health, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Jarcho, Daniel)
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22 22 3 pgs notice Notice (Other) Thu 11/14 4:58 PM
NOTICE Defendants' Notice Regarding Sealed Pleadings by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Gillingham, James)
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21 21 13 pgs respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 11/14 4:56 PM
REPLY IN SUPPORT OF15 CROSS SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment Defendants' Reply in Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . (Gillingham, James) Modified on 11/15/2024 (gsm).
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Thursday, November 07, 2024
20 20 respm Sealed Reply to Response to Motion Thu 11/07 8:20 PM
SEALED REPLY to Response re13 OPPOSED SEALED MOTION to Supplement Administrative Record filed by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.. (Jarcho, Daniel)
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19 19 respm Sealed Reply to Response to Motion Thu 11/07 6:36 PM
SEALED REPLY to Response re15 CROSS SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.. (Jarcho, Daniel)
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Monday, November 04, 2024
18 18 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice Mon 11/04 12:31 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by William Herman Jordan on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10460623. (Jordan, William)
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
17 17 2 pgs order Order Thu 10/31 11:34 AM
ORDER Governing Sealed Filings. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 10/31/2024. (esw)
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utility Remark Thu 10/31 11:47 AM
NOTICE - Any person interested in listening to the 10:00 am, November 18, 2024, hearing on the parties cross motions for summary judgment may dial-in to the telephone conference number and meeting ID as follows: Dial-In Number: (571)353-2301. Meeting ID: 158301863#. (esw)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
16 16 respm Sealed Response to Motion Wed 10/30 4:59 PM
SEALED RESPONSE re13 OPPOSED SEALED MOTION to Supplement Administrative Record filed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.(Gillingham, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
15 15 motion Sealed Motion Wed 10/30 4:57 PM
CROSS SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.(Gillingham, James)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
14 14 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Wed 10/16 9:11 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Garland Gillingham on behalf of All Defendants (Gillingham, James)
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
13 13 motion Sealed Motion Tue 10/15 8:23 PM
OPPOSED SEALED MOTION to Supplement Administrative Record by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc..(Jarcho, Daniel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Proposed Order
12 12 motion Sealed Motion Tue 10/15 8:16 PM
SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc..(Jarcho, Daniel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Proposed Order
Friday, October 11, 2024
11 11 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 10/11 2:08 PM
ORDER granting10 JOINT MOTION for Expedited Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule. The Parties' cross motions for summary judgment is set for an in-person hearing on 11/18/2024 at 10:00 AM in Ctrm 101 (Tyler) before District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 10/22/2024. (wea)
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
10 10 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 10/10 2:02 PM
JOINT MOTION for Expedited Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.. (Jarcho, Daniel)
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
9 9 notice Notice of Designation of Attorney in Charge Tue 10/08 3:23 PM
NOTICE of Designation of Attorney in Charge to Daniel Jarcho on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jarcho, Daniel)
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
8 8 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 10/02 8:32 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Peoples Health, Inc., Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, Preferred Care Partners, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services served on 10/2/2024. (Slade, Jared)
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7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 10/02 8:30 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Peoples Health, Inc., Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, Preferred Care Partners, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services served on 10/2/2024. (Slade, Jared)
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6 6 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice Wed 10/02 11:00 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Kelley Connolly Barnaby on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10395173. (Barnaby, Kelley)
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5 5 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice Wed 10/02 8:14 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Christopher John Frisina on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10394631. (Frisina, Christopher)
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4 4 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice Wed 10/02 8:11 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Daniel Jarcho on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10394622. (Jarcho, Daniel)
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024
3 3 service Summons Issued Tue 10/01 2:14 PM
SUMMONS Issued as to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.(ndc)
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Att: 1 Summons
utility Add and Terminate Judges Tue 10/01 9:03 AM
District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle added. (gsm)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
2 2 notice Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons Mon 09/30 6:20 PM
Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Other Affiliate United HealthCare Services, Inc., Other Affiliate Preferred Care Partners Holding, Corp. for Preferred Care Partners, Inc.; Corporate Parent UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Other Affiliate AmeriChoice Corporation for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc.; Corporate Parent UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Other Affiliate United HealthCare Services, Inc. for Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Peoples Health, Inc., Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc.. (Slade, Jared)
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1 1 17 pgs cmp Complaint Mon 09/30 4:49 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10389436.), filed by Peoples Health, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc., Preferred Care Partners, Inc., Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Company, Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc., UHC of California, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc..(Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet