The People of the State of California v. Heartbeat International & RealOptions
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Heartbeat International (HBI) and RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics in California state court. The lawsuit targets HBI’s life-saving work, particularly its activities through the Abortion Pill Rescue© Network—which includes their Abortion Pill Reversal hotline and network of over 1,300 Abortion Pill Reversal providers, clinics, and hospitals.
The State of California’s complaint alleges that HBI and RealOptions are sharing “false or misleading statements,” as well as engaging in “unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices,” for providing information about and access to Abortion Pill Reversal to pregnant women in need. California Attorney General Bonta is seeking a permanent injunction against HBI and RealOptions, to prevent them from sharing their science-based, life-affirming message about the benefits, success, effectiveness, and safety of Abortion Pill Reversal.
Thomas More Society has stepped in to defend both HBI and RealOptions against this frivolous and dangerous lawsuit. Today, more than half of all abortions are done through chemical abortion, or “the abortion pill”—a two- pill regimen that destroys the precious life of an unborn child. Abortion Pill Reversal is a cutting-edge application of a time-tested, FDA-approved treatment used for decades to prevent miscarriage and preterm birth. It involves emergency, ongoing doses of progesterone to counteract the effects of the first abortion pill.
HBI is the first network of pro-life pregnancy resource centers founded in the United States, in 1971. It is now the most expansive network in the world. HBI has over 3,000 affiliated pregnancy help locations including pregnancy help medical clinics (with ultrasound), resource centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies in more than 80 countries worldwide to provide alternatives to abortion. HBI manages the Abortion Pill Rescue Network.
Simply put, women deserve the right to try and save their pregnancies. No woman should ever be forced to complete an abortion she no longer wants. Thomas More Society is proud to stand in defense of Heartbeat International’s critical work on the frontlines of saving mothers and their unborn children on the cusp of abortion.
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Demurrer of Defendant Heartbeat International, Inc. to Complaint of Plaintiff People of the State of California
Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Support of Heartbeat’s Demurrer to Complaint
[Proposed] Order Sustaining Demurrer of Defendant Heartbeat International, Inc. to Complaint of Plaintiff People of the State of California
Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Support of Defendant RealOptions, Inc.’s Demurrer to Complaint
Demurrer of Defendant RealOptions, Inc. to Complaint of Plaintiff People of the State of California
[Proposed] Order Sustaining Demurrer of Defendant RealOptions, Inc. to Complaint of Plaintiff People of the State of California
Notice of Motion & Motion for Judicial Notice in Support of Jurisdiction and Pleadings Challenges
Memorandum of Points & Authorities re: Motion for Judicial Notice in Support of Jurisdiction and Pleadings Challenges
[Proposed] Order Taking Judicial Notice of Documents & Propositions (Defendant Heartbeat Specially Appearing)
Appendix of Judicial Notice Exhibits, Volume I of III
Appendix of Judicial Notice Exhibits, Volume II of III
Appendix of Judicial Notice Exhibits, Volume III of III
[Proposed] Order Quashing Service of Summons on Defendant Heartbeat International, Inc. for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Declaration of RealOptions CEO Valerie Hill in Support of Jurisdiction and Pleadings Challenges
Declaration of Paul M. Jonna, Esq., in Support of Jurisdiction and Pleadings Challenges
Declaration of Heartbeat International President Jor-El Godsey in Support of Jurisdiction and Pleadings Challenges
Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Support of Defendant Heartbeat International Inc.’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons
Complaint filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against Heartbeat International and RealOptions in California Superior Court.
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Thomas More Society files response documents to AG Bonta's lawsuit, on behalf of Heartbeat International and RealOptions.
Press Release announcing Thomas More Society's representation of Heartbeat International and RealOptions.
Heartbeat International Press Release on the California Attorney General's lawsuit.
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Paul Jonna appeared Tipping Point on OANN to discuss the California state lawsuit against Heartbeat International & RealOptions.
CNN | California attorney general sues groups over abortion reversal claims
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