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
Latest Conference: 2022-06-16 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (from Petition)

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 (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?

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)
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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)
Main DocumentCertificate of Word CountProof of Service
2022-01-14
Brief of respondents Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al. in opposition filed.
Main DocumentCertificate of Word CountProof of Service
2021-12-06
Brief amici curiae of Empire State NORML, et al. filed.
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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.
Main Document
2021-11-04
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 6, 2021)
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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 Holland — Law Office of David Clifford Holland, P.C., Amicus
Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al.
Jonathan M. Freiman — Wiggin & Dana LLP, Respondent
Susan K. Musta
Adam G. Unikowsky — Jenner & Block LLP, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Amicus