Association for Accessible Medicine v. Ellison

Docket No.
0:23-cv-02024
District Court
Minnesota

Goal

  • Block enforcement of a law
  • Declaration that a law is unlawful

Issues

Case History

Why this Matters

The plaintiff argues that a Minnesota law prohibiting generic drug manufacturers from excessively increasing prices violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Dormant Commerce Clause, and the separation of powers principle. Price gouging laws are one approach states are currently pursuing to lower prescription drug costs for their residents.

Potential Impact

The inability for state policymakers to address prescription drug affordability could negate savings for patients, and more broadly restrict state regulatory authority in the health care arena. 



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Current Status

Decision issued

Legal Issues

Dormant Commerce Clause, Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process Clause, Separation of Powers

Topic(s)

Price Gouging Laws

Date Filed
July 5, 2023
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Minnesota
Judge
Schiltz, Patrick J. Appointed By: George W. Bush
Plaintiff(s)
Association for Accessible Medicine
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Goodwin Procter LLP
Defendant(s)
Keith Ellison
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government