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Bierbach v. Digger’s Polaris

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Petition for certiorari denied on June 21, 2022
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-998 Minn. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Controlled Substances Act preempts an order under a state workers’ compensation law requiring an employer to reimburse an injured employee for the cost of medical marijuana used to treat a work-related injury. CVSG: 5/16/2022

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jan 11 2022Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 14, 2022)
Jan 25 2022Brief of respondents Digger's Polaris, et al. in opposition filed.
Jan 27 2022Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for distribution of the petition for a writ of certiorari pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed.
Feb 01 2022Reply of petitioner Daniel Bierbach filed. (Distributed)
Feb 02 2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/18/2022.
Feb 22 2022The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 16 2022Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. VIDED.
May 31 2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/16/2022.
May 31 2022Supplemental brief of petitioner Daniel Bierbach filed. (Distributed)
Jun 02 2022Supplemental brief of respondents Digger's Polaris, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Jun 21 2022Petition DENIED.