Appeals court weighs $1.8B Planned Parenthood Medicaid case
A full en banc panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments this week in a high-profile Medicaid clawback suit that could require Planned Parenthood to repay as much as $1.8 billion. The dispute centers on whether Planned Parenthood had immunity for collecting Medicaid reimbursements during an earlier injunction after Texas and Louisiana revoked the affiliates' Medicaid qualifications; a jury in the lower court would later determine exact damages if liability is found.
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Appeals court hears Medicaid fraud case that could cost Planned Parenthood $1.8 billion
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- The Fifth Circuit heard en banc oral arguments on Thursday over whether Planned Parenthood must repay Medicaid funds.
- Court papers and parties estimate potential repayment exposure at up to $1.8 billion (reimbursements plus multipliers), with the precise amount to be set by a jury in the lower court if liability is established.
- The litigation stems from Texas and Louisiana stripping Planned Parenthood affiliates of Medicaid qualification after David Daleiden’s released footage; the legal question is whether Planned Parenthood enjoyed immunity while collecting funds during an injunction.
- Named parties and figures include plaintiff identified as 'Alex Doe', Planned Parenthood Federation of America, general counsel Susan Manning, and pro-life leader Jennie Bradley Lichter who commented on the stakes.