Association for Accessible Medicines v. Raoul

Docket No.
1:24-cv-00544
District Court
Northern Illinois

Goal

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

Issues

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff argues that an Illinois law imposing penalties for increasing prices of certain generic drugs violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment as well as the Dormant Commerce Clause. 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

Briefing is ongoing

Appeal Filed

Important Date

Status Hearing

Legal Issues

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

Topic(s)

Price Gouging Laws

Date Filed
January 22, 2024
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Northern Illinois
Court Division
Eastern
Judge
Kendall, Virginia M. Appointed By: George W. Bush
Plaintiff(s)
Association for Accessible Medicines
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Goodwin Procter LLP
Defendant(s)
Kwame Raoul
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government