Court sets frailty-suit briefing but won't promise a ruling before January
Issue
On October 14, 2026, the Maryland federal court in Taylor v. Kennedy set summary judgment briefing on the work rule's medical-frailty provisions. Plaintiffs file by October 20 and the government's final reply is due December 2.
The court denied the parties' request for a ruling before January 1, 2027. The rule stays in effect.
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U.S. District Court, District of Maryland — Taylor v. Kennedy, Jr., No. 1:26-cv-03705, Dkt. 28 (scheduling order), via CourtListener RECAPSources for your board packet
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 14). Court sets frailty-suit briefing but won't promise a ruling before January. Source: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland — Taylor v. Kennedy, Jr., No. 1:26-cv-03705, Dkt. 28 (scheduling order), via CourtListener RECAP. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/taylor-v-kennedy-briefing-schedule-no-ruling-before-january-2027
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