MUSSELMAN v. BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA

Case No. 13-20050-CV-MORENO.

COREY MUSSELMAN, M.D., et al., Plaintiffs v. BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, S.D. Florida.

August 20, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Corey Musselman, Plaintiff, represented by Edith M. Kallas , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Joe R. Whatley, Jr. , Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC, W. Tucker Brown , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Gail Ann McQuilkin , Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Matthew Weinshall , Podhurst Orseck, Peter Prieto , Podhurst Orseck, P.A. & Aaron Samuel Podhurst , Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg et al.

Rick Love, Plaintiff, represented by Edith M. Kallas , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Joe R. Whatley, Jr. , Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC, W. Tucker Brown , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Gail Ann McQuilkin , Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Matthew Weinshall , Podhurst Orseck, Peter Prieto , Podhurst Orseck, P.A. & Aaron Samuel Podhurst , Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg et al.

Charles Shane, Plaintiff, represented by Edith M. Kallas , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Joe R. Whatley, Jr. , Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC, W. Tucker Brown , Whatley Drake & Kallas LLC, Gail Ann McQuilkin , Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Matthew Weinshall , Podhurst Orseck, Peter Prieto , Podhurst Orseck, P.A. & Aaron Samuel Podhurst , Podhurst Orseck Josefsberg et al.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Hawaii Medical Service Association, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Health Care Service Corporation, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Wellmark, Inc., Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Anthem Health Plans of Maine, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Carefirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland, Defendant, represented by Patrick P. de Gravelles , CareFirst.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Defendant, represented by Donald Bruce Hoffman , Hunton & Williams, Paul Courtney Huck, Jr. , Hunton & Williams LLP & Todd M. Stenerson , Hunton & Williams, LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Defendant, represented by Anaysa Gallardo , Cozen O'Connor.

Highmark, Inc., Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Independence Blue Cross, Defendant, represented by Craig P Kalil , Aballi Milne Kalil & Escagedo.

Triple S- Salud, Inc., Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Wellmark, Inc. of South Dakota, Inc., Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia, Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of West Virginia, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Wellpoint, Inc., Defendant, represented by Craig A. Hoover , Hogan Lovells US LLP, E. Desmond Hogan , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Emily M. Yinger , Hogan Lovells US LLP, N. Thomas Connally , Hogan & Hartson LLP, Peter R. Bisio , Hogan Lovells US LLP, Thomas M. Trucksess , Hogan Lovells US, LLP & Julie Elizabeth Nevins , Hogan Lovells US LLP.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Defendant, represented by Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.

Health Care Service Corporation d/b/a BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma, Defendant, represented by Carlos Francisco Concepcion , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido & Elio F. Martinez, Jr. , Concepcion Martinez & Bellido.


ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS

FEDERICO A. MORENO, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Incorporated Memorandum of Law (D.E. No. 16), filed on March 8, 2013.

Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint, which seeks a declaration that the antitrust claims asserted in Conway v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama...

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