No. 21-676

Susan K. Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al.

Lower Court: Minnesota
Docketed: 2021-11-05
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
CVSGAmici (1)Relisted (2) Experienced Counsel
Tags: controlled-substances-act due-process federal-law medical-marijuana preemption standing state-law workers-compensation
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Latest Conference: 2022-06-16 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Does the Controlled Substances Act preempt an order under a state workers' compensation law requiring an employer to reimburse an injured employee for the cost of medical marijuana used to treat a work-related injury?

Question Presented (OCR Extract)

QUESTION PRESENTED Does the Controlled Substances Act preempt an order under a state workers’ compensation law requiring an employer to reimburse an injured employee for the cost of medical marijuana used to treat a work-related injury? ii STATEMENT OF RELATED CASES e Minnesota Supreme Court: Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, No. A201551. e Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals: Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, No. WC19-6330. e Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings: Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, No. 7750318-MR-2327

Docket Entries

2022-06-21
Petition DENIED.
2022-05-31
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/16/2022.
2022-05-31
Supplemental brief of petitioner Susan K. Musta filed. (Distributed)
2022-02-22
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
2022-02-02
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/18/2022.
2022-02-01
Reply of petitioner Susan K. Musta filed. (Distributed)
2022-01-14
Brief of respondents Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al. in opposition filed.
2021-12-06
Brief amici curiae of Empire State NORML, et al. filed.
2021-11-18
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including January 14, 2022.
2021-11-17
Motion to extend the time to file a response from December 6, 2021 to January 14, 2022, submitted to The Clerk.
2021-11-04
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 6, 2021)

Attorneys

Empire State NORML, New York State affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), New York City Cannabis Industry Association (NYCCIA), and Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association (HVCIA)
David Clifford HollandLaw Office of David Clifford Holland, P.C., Amicus
David Clifford HollandLaw Office of David Clifford Holland, P.C., Amicus
Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al.
Jonathan M. FreimanWiggin & Dana LLP, Respondent
Jonathan M. FreimanWiggin & Dana LLP, Respondent
Susan K. Musta
Adam G. UnikowskyJenner & Block LLP, Petitioner
Adam G. UnikowskyJenner & Block LLP, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Amicus
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Amicus