Van Garderen v. State

11/15/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0572 No. DA 23-0572 SCARLET VAN GARDEREN, a minor by and through her guardians, Jessica van Garderen and Ewout van Garderen; JESSICA VAN GARDEREN, an individual; EWOUT VAN GARDEREN, an individual; PHOEBE CROSS, a minor by and through his guardians Molly Cross and Paul Cross; MOLLY CROSS, an individual; PAUL CROSS, an individual; JUANITA HODAX, on behalf of herself and her patients, KATHERINE MISTRETTA, on behalf of herself and her patients, Plaintiffs and Appellees, v. STATE OF MONTANA; GREGORY GIANFORTE, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Montana; AUSTIN KNUDSEN, in his official capacity as Attorney General; MONTANA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS; MONTANA BOARD OF NURSING; MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; CHARLIE BRERETON, in his official capacity as Director of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Defendants and Appellants.

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION

Upon consideration of Appellants’ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Opening Brief, and good cause appearing therefor, Appellants are granted an extension to and including Friday, February 9, 2024 to prepare, serve, and file their Opening Brief in this matter.

ELECTRONICALLY DATED AND SIGNED BELOW.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court November 15 2023