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John Doe, Dr. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Donna E. Shalala, Secretary, State Board of Osteopathic Medicine of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Morris A. Fishman, John E. Dougherty, Iii, Silvia M. Ferretti, Dennis M. Guest, John L. Johnston, David E. Schooley, George L. Shevlin, Dr. John Doe

Citations: 66 F.3d 310; 1995 WL 539493Docket: 95-1055

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; August 7, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of John Doe, Dr. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the plaintiff, Dr. John Doe, appealed a decision from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Case No. 94-cv-03429) presided over by Judge Kelly. The appeal was heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling, which was documented in 871 F. Supp. 808. The decision was issued on August 7, 1995. The appeal involved multiple parties, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna E. Shalala, and members of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine of Pennsylvania. The specifics of the case, including the grounds for the appeal and the legal issues addressed, were not detailed in the summary provided.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulings by Appellate Courts

Application: The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, upholding the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's ruling, which was documented in 871 F. Supp. 808.

Involvement of State Medical Boards in Federal Appeals

Application: Members of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine of Pennsylvania were involved as parties in the appeal, indicating the participation of state medical boards in federal judicial processes.

Reasoning: The appeal involved multiple parties, including... members of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine of Pennsylvania.

Role of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in Legal Proceedings

Application: The appeal involved the Secretary of Health and Human Services, highlighting the Secretary's role in cases concerning medical practice and health regulations.

Reasoning: The appeal involved multiple parties, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna E. Shalala.