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Summons in a Civil Action, Doc. 8 — Apter v. Department of Health and Human Services

Date
2022-06-02

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A set of AO 440 summons forms issued in Robert L. Apter, M.D., FACEP, et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al., Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-184, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, filed June 3, 2022 as Document 8. The summonses are addressed to Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert M. Califf, in his official capacity as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, with copies directed to the Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Each states that a defendant has 21 days after service, or 60 days for the United States or its agencies and officers, to answer the complaint or file a motion under Rule 12. Each names plaintiffs' counsel R. Trent McCotter and is signed for Clerk of Court Nathan Ochsner, followed by a blank proof of service form.

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                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 1 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                  for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                        )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                            Plaintiff(s)                            )
                                                                    )
                                v.                                          Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                    )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                           Defendant(s)                             )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as
                                       Secretary of Health and Human Services
                                       c/o Merrick B. Garland
                                       Attorney General
                                       U.S. Department of Justice
                                       950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
                                       Washington, DC 20530-0001
          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                                   Nathan
                                                                               CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                     OF COURT


              06/02/2022
Date: June 3, 2022
Date:
                                                                                     s/ Vanesa   Aranda
                                                                                         Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                     Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                  Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 2 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 3 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                  for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                        )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                            Plaintiff(s)                            )
                                                                    )
                                v.                                          Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                    )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                           Defendant(s)                             )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as
                                       Secretary of Health and Human Services
                                       c/o Civil Process Clerk
                                       U.S. Attorney's Office
                                       Southern District of Texas
                                       1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300
                                       Houston, TX 77002
          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                               CLERK OF COURT
                                                                                   Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court


Date: June 3, 06/02/2022
Date:         2022
                                                                                         Signature
                                                                                     s/ Vanesa     of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                                 Aranda
                                                                                     Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                  Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 4 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 5 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                  for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                        )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                            Plaintiff(s)                            )
                                                                    )
                                v.                                          Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                    )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                                                                    )
                           Defendant(s)                             )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as
                                       Secretary of Health and Human Services
                                       200 Independence Avenue, SW
                                       Washington, DC 20201



          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.


                                                                                   Nathan
                                                                               CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                     OF COURT


Date: June 3, 2022
              06/02/2022
                                                                                     s/ Vanesa  Aranda
                                                                                         Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                     Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                  Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 6 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 7 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                   for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                          )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                            Plaintiff(s)                              )
                                                                      )
                                v.                                           Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                      )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                  )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                           Defendant(s)                               )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Robert M. Califf, in his official capacity as
                                       Commissioner of Food and Drugs
                                       c/o Merrick B. Garland
                                       Attorney General
                                       U.S. Department of Justice
                                       950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
                                       Washington, DC 20530-0001
          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                                CLERK OF COURT
                                                                                   Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court


              06/02/2022
Date: June 3, 2022
Date:
                                                                                            Signature
                                                                                       s/ Vanesa      of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                                   Aranda
                                                                                       Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                  Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 8 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 9 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                   for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                          )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                            Plaintiff(s)                              )
                                                                      )
                                v.                                           Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                      )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                  )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                           Defendant(s)                               )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Robert M. Califf, in his official capacity as
                                       Commissioner of Food and Drugs
                                       c/o Civil Process Clerk
                                       U.S. Attorney's Office
                                       Southern District of Texas
                                       1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300
                                       Houston, TX 77002
          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                                    Nathan
                                                                                CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                      OF COURT


              06/02/2022
Date: June 3, 2022
Date:
                                                                                       s/ Vanesa   Aranda
                                                                                           Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                       Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 10 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 11 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                                   for the
                                                     SouthernDistrict
                                                  __________ District of
                                                                      of __________
                                                                         Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                          )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                            Plaintiff(s)                              )
                                                                      )
                                v.                                           Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                      )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                                  )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                                                                      )
                           Defendant(s)                               )

                                                  SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Robert M. Califf, in his official capacity as
                                       Commissioner of Food and Drugs
                                       10903 New Hampshire Ave
                                       Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002



          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                                CLERK OF COURT
                                                                                    Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court


Date: June 3, 06/02/2022
Date:         2022
                                                                                           Signature
                                                                                       s/ Vanesa     of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                                   Aranda
                                                                                       Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 12 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 13 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                               for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                     )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                            Plaintiff(s)                         )
                                                                 )
                                v.                                       Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                 )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                             )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                           Defendant(s)                          )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Food and Drug Administration
                                       c/o Merrick B. Garland
                                       Attorney General
                                       U.S. Department of Justice
                                       950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
                                       Washington, DC 20530-0001

          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.


                                                                                Nathan
                                                                            CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                  OF COURT


Date: June 3, 2022
Date:         06/02/2022
                                                                                  s/ Vanesa   Aranda
                                                                                      Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                  Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 14 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 15 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                               for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                     )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                            Plaintiff(s)                         )
                                                                 )
                                v.                                       Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                 )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                             )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                           Defendant(s)                          )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Food and Drug Administration
                                       c/o Civil Process Clerk
                                       U.S. Attorney's Office
                                       Southern District of Texas
                                       1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300
                                       Houston, TX 77002

          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                                Nathan
                                                                            CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                  OF COURT


              06/02/2022
Date: June 3, 2022
                                                                                  s/ Vanesa  Aranda
                                                                                      Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                 Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 16 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 17 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                               for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                     )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                            Plaintiff(s)                         )
                                                                 )
                                v.                                       Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                 )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                             )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                                                                 )
                           Defendant(s)                          )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Food and Drug Administration
                                       10903 New Hampshire Ave
                                       Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002




          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                            CLERK OF COURT
                                                                                Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court


Date: June 3, 06/02/2022
Date:         2022
                                                                                      Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                  s/ Vanesa Aranda
                                                                                  Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 18 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 19 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                              for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                    )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                            Plaintiff(s)                        )
                                                                )
                                v.                                      Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                            )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                           Defendant(s)                         )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Department of Health and Human Services
                                       c/o Merrick B. Garland
                                       Attorney General
                                       U.S. Department of Justice
                                       950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
                                       Washington, DC 20530-0001

          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.


                                                                               Nathan
                                                                           CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                 OF COURT


Date: June 3, 2022
Date:        06/02/2022
                                                                                 s/ Vanesa   Aranda
                                                                                     Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                 Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 20 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 21 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                              for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                    )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                            Plaintiff(s)                        )
                                                                )
                                v.                                      Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                            )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                           Defendant(s)                         )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Department of Health and Human Services
                                       c/o Civil Process Clerk
                                       U.S. Attorney's Office
                                       Southern District of Texas
                                       1000 Louisiana, Suite 2300
                                       Houston, TX 77002

          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.


                                                                               Nathan
                                                                           CLERK      Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                 OF COURT


Date: June 3, 2022
              06/02/2022
                                                                                 s/ Vanesa  Aranda
                                                                                     Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                                                                                 Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 22 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
                Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 23 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action


                                      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                                              for the
                                                   SouthernDistrict
                                                __________ District of
                                                                    of __________
                                                                       Texas

        ROBERT L. APTER, M.D., FACEP, et al.                    )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                            Plaintiff(s)                        )
                                                                )
                                v.                                      Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184
                                                                )
      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN                            )
              SERVICES, et al.
                                                                )
                                                                )
                                                                )
                           Defendant(s)                         )

                                                SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendant’s name and address)
                                       Department of Health and Human Services
                                       200 Independence Avenue, SW
                                       Washington, DC 20201




          A lawsuit has been filed against you.

         Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
                                       R. Trent McCotter
                                       Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
                                       801 17th St NW, Suite 350
                                       Washington, DC 20006


       If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.



                                                                           CLERK Nathan Ochsner, Clerk of Court
                                                                                 OF COURT


  Date: June 3, 2022
Date:        06/02/2022
                                                                                    s/ Signature
                                                                                       Vanesa of Clerk
                                                                                                 Arandaor Deputy Clerk
                                                                                   Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
                 Case 3:22-cv-00184 Document 8 Filed on 06/03/22 in TXSD Page 24 of 24

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

 Civil Action No. No. 3:22-cv-184

                                                     PROOF OF SERVICE
                     (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

           This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
 was received by me on (date)                                         .

           ’ I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
                                                                 , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
           on (date)                               , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or

           ’ I served the summons on (name of individual)                                                                      , who is
            designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
                                                                                on (date)                             ; or

           ’ I returned the summons unexecuted because                                                                              ; or

           ’ Other (specify):
                                                                                                                                           .


           My fees are $                           for travel and $                  for services, for a total of $          0.00          .


           I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.


 Date:
                                                                                            Server’s signature



                                                                                        Printed name and title




                                                                                            Server’s address

 Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:


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