Summary
A Minnesota pharmacist was sued because of his conscientious objection to dispensing a drug that can cause an abortion, an action that violates his religious beliefs.
Case timeline
- December 2019: A woman filed a lawsuit against George Badeaux and Aitkin Pharmacy after she chose to transfer her prescription for ella to another pharmacy.
- August 2022: A jury ruled that neither George nor Aitkin Pharmacy had unlawfully discriminated against the woman. The woman appealed the ruling.
- December 2023: ADF attorneys presented oral arguments in the case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
- March 2024: The Minnesota Court of Appeals rules against George.
- April 2025: The case was settled.
