No. 25-1055

Jessica Sweeney, et al. v. University of Colorado Hospital Authority, et al.

Lower Court: Tenth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-05
Status: Pending
Type: Paid
Tags: due-process fourteenth-amendment investigational-drugs public-employees rational-basis-review rule-12(b)(6)
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether the Tenth Circuit erred in affirming dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) on rational-basis review where the complaint plausibly alleged that federal law and binding agreements precluded the State and its political subdivision from punishing public employees who refused to accept administration of investigational drugs or to waive rights protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the Tenth Circuit erred in affirming dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) on rational-basis review where the complaint plausibly alleged that federal law and binding agreements precluded the State and its political subdivision from punishing public employees who refused to accept administration of investigational drugs or to waive rights protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.

Docket Entries

2026-04-06
Amicus brief of America's Frontline Doctors and Dr. Simone Gold, M.D., J.D. submitted.
2026-02-18
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 6, 2026)
2025-12-30
Application (25A751) granted by Justice Gorsuch extending the time to file until February 18, 2026.
2025-12-17
Application (25A751) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 19, 2026 to March 20, 2026, submitted to Justice Gorsuch.

Attorneys

America's Frontline Doctors and Dr. Simone Gold, M.D., J.D.
David Anthony DaliaDavid A. Dalia, Amicus
Jessica Sweeney, et al.
David J. SchexnaydreSchexnaydre Law Firm, Petitioner
Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, in her official and individual capacities; D. Randy Kuykendall, the Director of Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of CDPHE, in hi
Russell Dorian JohnsonColorado Department of Law, Respondent