- Docket No.
- 4:26-cv-00748
- District Court
- Texas Northern — Fort Worth
Goal
- Award restitution
- Block defendant action
- Order payment of civil penalties
Issues
Litigation Content
Why This Matters:
Why This Matters:
The Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general allege that nonprofit medical associations that specializes in transgender health made false, misleading, or unsubstantiated statements regarding the safety, efficacy, and necessity of treatment for gender dysphoria in youth. Plaintiffs allege that these professional associations disseminated this false information through clinical guidelines and training materials, enabling providers to promote the services to patients, and in violation of federal and state consumer protection laws.
Potential Impact:
Potential Impact:
Attempting to override clinical standards maintained by professional associations could prevent transgender young people from obtaining the medically necessary care that they need and undermine evidence-based medical and treatment standards.