Opinion
Civil No. 08-2007 (JAF).
September 5, 2008
ORDER
A Temporary Restraining Order is entered, expiring on September 15, 2008, at 5:00 P.M., as requested in the Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed today.
Until expiration of the Temporary Restraining Order or further Order of this court, the Defendants will comply with the contractual provisions requiring them to continue supplying durable medical equipment to any of Plaintiffs' insured until the services are transitioned to a new supplier. Defendants, their agents, employees, and all persons acting on their behalf, are forbidden from discontinuing providing the mentioned durable medical equipment to Plaintiffs' insured, who are Medicare beneficiaries, while the temporary restraining order is in effect.
A Hearing where Defendants will show cause as to why a preliminary injunction should not be entered will be held on September 10, 2008, at 9:30 A.M. Plaintiffs are expected to serve summons, the complaint, and a copy of this Order upon Defendants immediately, and not later than Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 3:00 P.M.
Plaintiffs are granted until Wednesday, September 10, 2008, to post a bond in the amount of $20,000.00.