The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by John Stockton against the Washington Medical Commission and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. Stockton challenged sanctions against doctors for COVID-19 misinformation, arguing pandemic-era policies restricted medical speech.
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Media Coverage · May 4, 2026
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U . S . Supreme Court declines to hear John Stockton COVID lawsuit | Northwest
Media Coverage · May 05, 2026
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The court issued a written opinion.
Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Gonzaga and NBA legend John Stockton in his lawsuit against the Washington Medical Commission and the Washington State Office of the …
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