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Carmen Purl, M.D. d/b/a Dr. Purls Fast Care Walk In Clinic v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.

Date: 07-03-2025

Case Number: 24-cv-00228

Judge: Matthew J. Kacsmaryk

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Potter County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Natalie Thompson

Defendant's Attorney: United States Department of Justice

Description:
Amarillo, Texas civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.



Carmen Purl wanted to protect her patients by reporting suspected abuse and safeguard the health and safety of mothers and children. The Biden-Harris administration's recent regulation changes, however, illegally restrict how doctors can protect patients from the harms of abortion and "gender transition.”
Outcome:
The Court ruled that doctors around the country are free to protect their patients by reporting suspected abuse, and to safeguard the health and safety of mothers and children.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Carmen Purl, M.D. d/b/a Dr. Purls Fast Care Walk In Clini...?

The outcome was: The Court ruled that doctors around the country are free to protect their patients by reporting suspected abuse, and to safeguard the health and safety of mothers and children.

Which court heard Carmen Purl, M.D. d/b/a Dr. Purls Fast Care Walk In Clini...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Potter County), TX. The presiding judge was Matthew J. Kacsmaryk.

Who were the attorneys in Carmen Purl, M.D. d/b/a Dr. Purls Fast Care Walk In Clini...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Natalie Thompson. Defendant's attorney: United States Department of Justice.

When was Carmen Purl, M.D. d/b/a Dr. Purls Fast Care Walk In Clini... decided?

This case was decided on July 3, 2025.