Case Law Index Nutrition Programs
January 1, 1995 –November 1, 2024
This index provides a comprehensive though not necessarily exhaustive compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving Nutrition Programs that were decided between the dates listed above. The cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The “Text” link goes to the freely available Google Scholar text of the opinion. These listings are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal counsel.
SUPREME COURT
Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, 139 S.Ct. 2356 (2019) (FOIA request of names and addresses of all retailers participating in SNAP) Text
FIRST CIRCUIT
Alam & Sarker, LLC v. United States, 113 F.4th 153 (1st Cir. 2024) (permanent disqualification from SNAP because store trafficked in SNAP benefits) Text
AJ Mini Market, Inc. v. United States, 73 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2023) (permanent disqualification from SNAP for benefit trafficking) Text
Salem7FS LLC v. United States, No. CV 22-10184-LTS, 2024 WL 1258677, at *1 (D. Mass. Mar. 25, 2024) (disqualification from SNAP for trafficking of benefits) Text
Aj Mini Mkt., LLC v. United States, No. 20-300-JJM-PAS, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63850 (D.R.I. Apr. 6, 2022) (disqualification from SNAP for trafficking EBTs) Text
Gaffney v. United States Dep’t of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., No. 1:17-00393-MSM-LDA, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 189738 (D.R.I. Sep. 30, 2021) (permanent disqualification from SNAP for trafficking)
Peña Martínez v. Dep’t of Health and Human Services, 478 F.Supp.3d 155 (D.P.R. 2020) (Whether U.S. citizen’s Puerto Rican residency can be a factor considered for SNAP eligibility) Text
Martinez v. Azar, 376 F.Supp.3d 191 (D. Puerto Rico 2019) (unconstitutional to deny SNAP and other benefits to Puerto Ricans) Text
Shire City Herbals, Inc. v. Blue, No. 15-30069-MGM, 2019 WL 4773344 (D. Mass. Sept. 30, 2019) (trademark infringement for herbal dietary supplemental drink)
Irobe v. United States Dep’t of Agric., 890 F.3d 371 (1st Cir. 2018) (burden on proof in SNAP cases) Text
Madi v. United States, No. 3:16-cv-30064-KAR, 2018 WL 3130641 (D. Mass. 2018) (grocery store owner denied participation in SNAP after owner’s husband, and former store owner, was permanently disqualified) Text
Kashif v. United States, No. 14-CV-30180-MGM, 2016 WL 3886164, at *1 (D. Mass. May 12, 2016), report and recommendation adopted, No. CV 14-30180-MGM, 2016 WL 3906579 (D. Mass. July 14, 2016) (permanent disqualification from SNAP) Text
Trefry v. Tracy, No. 1:14-CV-00044-NT, 2014 WL 2154263, at *1 (D. Me. May 22, 2014), aff’d (June 25, 2015) (loss of food stamps) Text
Hamdi Halal Mkt. LLC v. United States, 947 F. Supp. 2d 159 (D. Mass. 2013) (disqualification of WIC) Text
United States v. Aguasvivas-Castillo, 668 F.3d 7 (1st Cir. 2012) (food stamp fraud)
Rockland Convenience Store v. United States, No. 10-CV-260-LM, 2011 WL 5120410, at *1 (D.N.H. Oct. 27, 2011) (permanently disqualify from SNAP) Text
Hajifarah v. United States, No. 2:09-cv-653-GZS, 2010 WL 5055871 (D. Me. Dec. 3, 2010) (disqualification from SNAP for illegal trafficking)
Gonzalez v. United States, 675 F.Supp.2d 260, 2009 WL 4884528 (D.R.I. 2009) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
United States v. Dennison, 493 F.Supp.2d 139 (D. Me. 2007) (suspended sentence for food stamp fraud) Text
Able Sales Co. v. Mead Johnson P.R., Inc., 420 F.Supp.2d 1 (D.P.R. 2006) (right of action under WIC) Text
Objio v. United States, 113 F. Supp. 2d 204 (D. Mass. 2000) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Strickland v. Comm’r, Maine Dep’t of Human Servs., 96 F.3d 542 (1st Cir. 1996) (applicants for food stamps sought review of determination of ineligibility) Text
Strickland v. Comm’r, Maine Dep’t of Human Servs., 921 F. Supp. 21 (D. Me.), aff’d, 96 F.3d 542 (1st Cir. 1996) (applicants for food stamps sought review of determination of ineligibility) Text
Strickland v. Comm’r, Maine Dep’t of Human Servs., 48 F.3d 12 (1st Cir. 1995) (eligibility for food stamps) Text
SECOND CIRCUIT
Maflahi v. United States, No. 23 CIV. 2704 (VM), 2024 WL 4350832, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2024) (permanently disqualified store from SNAP for benefits trafficking) Text
Rocky Point HPFS Inc. v. United States, No. 19-CV-1308(JS)(JMW), 2024 WL 4350416, at *1 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2024) (permanently disqualified store from SNAP for benefits trafficking) Text
2741 Bros. Deli Grocery Inc. v. United States Dep’t of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., No. 22-CV-9317 (OTW), 2024 WL 4188312, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 13, 2024) (permanently disqualified store from SNAP for benefits trafficking) Text
Smart 7 Corp. v. United States, No. 23-CV-653 (JLS) (MJR), 2024 WL 3823221, at *1 (W.D.N.Y. Aug. 13, 2024) (permanently disqualified store from SNAP for benefits trafficking) Text
Roque v. United States, No. 3:21-CV-823 (VDO), 2024 WL 2126733, at *1 (D. Conn. May 13, 2024) (permanently disqualified store from SNAP for benefits trafficking) Text
D & A Fam. Deli Inc. v. United States, No. 23 CIV. 2231 (AT), 2024 WL 81571, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2024) (store is disqualified from SNAP for six months)
McCluskey v. Nunziata, No. 21-CV-4483 (JMA) (ARL), 2023 WL 9425408, at *1 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 14, 2023), report and recommendation adopted, No. 21CV04483JMAARL, 2024 WL 328868 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 29, 2024) (SNAP eligibility determined on anticipated medical expenses) Text
Mohammed v. United States Dep’t of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., No. 22-CV-4721 (MKV), 2023 WL 3848912, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. June 6, 2023) (store is disqualified from SNAP for six months because of trafficking)
La Reyna De Westchester Deli Grocery Corp. v. United States Dep’t of Agric., 671 F. Supp. 3d 476 (S.D.N.Y. 2023) (permanently disqualifies store from SNAP because of trafficking) Text
68th St. Gourmet Deli Corp v. United States Dep’t of Agric., No. 22CV05356DLIRLM, 2022 WL 17084054, at *1 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 18, 2022) (store is permanently disqualified from SNAP and required to pay a civil money penalty of $22,000) Text
In re Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Litig., 619 F. Supp. 3d 1348 (U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit. 2022) (Multidistrict Litigation centralizing five actions alleging stores were unlawfully disqualified from SNAP)
Nova Grocery, Inc. v. United States, No. 20-CV-2150 (KAM) (MMH), 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 120814 (E.D.N.Y. July 8, 2022) (permanently disqualified from SNAP for trafficking) Text
E. Vill. New Deli Corp. v. United States, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 226322 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 23, 2021) (permanently disqualified from SNAP for trafficking) Text
McCluskey v. Spitzberg, — Fed.Appx. —, 2021 WL 3823672 (2nd Cir. 2021) (SNAP eligibility based on anticipated medical expenses) Text
Brooks v. Roberts, 501 F.Supp.3d 103 (N.D.N.Y. 2020) (constitutionally challenging the “able-bodied adults without dependents” rule) Text
Rosario v. United States, 3:14-CV-00907 (RNC), 2017 WL 4316093 (D. Conn. Sept. 27, 2017) (illegal trafficking of SNAP benefits) Text
Kawran Bazar, Inc. v. United States, 721 F. App’x 7 (2d Cir. 2017) (disqualification from SNAP) Text
Briggs v. Bremby, 792 F.3d 239 (2d Cir. 2015) (action to enforce the Food Stamp Act’s time limits for awarding benefits) Text
Briggs v. Bremby, No. 3:12-CV-00324 VLB, 2014 WL 1246696, at *1 (D. Conn. Mar. 24, 2014) (violation of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) Text
Briggs v. Bremby, No. 3:12CV324 VLB, 2013 WL 1987237, at *1 (D. Conn. May 13, 2013) (violation of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) Text
Guzman v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric. Food & Nutrition Serv., 931 F. Supp. 2d 488 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (action for disqualification of vendor) Text
Dovid v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. 11 CIV. 2746 PAC, 2013 WL 775408, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 1, 2013), aff’d sub nom. Congregation Machna Shalva Zichron Zvi Dovid v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 557 F. App’x 87 (2d Cir. 2014) (denial of application to participate in the Summer Food Service Program)
Briggs v. Bremby, No. 3:12CV324 VLB, 2012 WL 6026167, at *1 (D. Conn. Dec. 4, 2012), amended on reconsideration, No. 3:12-CV-00324 VLB, 2014 WL 1246696 (D. Conn. Mar. 24, 2014), and aff’d, 792 F.3d 239 (2d Cir. 2015) (violation of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) Text
Makey Deli Grocery Inc. v. United States, 873 F. Supp. 2d 516 (S.D.N.Y. 2012) (disqualifying the operator from participating in SNAP) Text
Kampfer v. Reu, No. 6:08-CV-708, 2011 WL 572431, at *1 (N.D.N.Y. Feb. 15, 2011) (removal from a farmer’s market)
Hernandez v. United States, 09 Civ. 6496, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38199 (S.D.N.Y. April 19, 2010) (food stamp fraud)
United States v. Kasi, No. 08-3332-cr, 2009 WL 3316408 (2d Cir. Oct. 15, 2009) (food stamp fraud)
Lugo v. United States, No. 08 Civ. 2960(RJS), 2009 WL 928136 (S.D.N.Y. March 30, 2009) (participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
United States v. Paulino, No. 02 Cr. 1270-02(RWS), 2008 WL 5203685 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 08, 2008) (Food and Nutrition Service regulations)
Reynolds v. Giuliani, 506 F.3d 183 (2d Cir. 2007) (Food Stamp Program compliance) Text
United States v. Sorcher, 498 F.Supp.2d 603 (E.D.N.Y. 2007) (National School Breakfast and Lunch Program) Text
Morningside Supermarket Corp. v. N.Y. State Dep’t. of Health, 432 F.Supp.2d 334 (S.D.N.Y. 2006) (private right of action under Special Nutrition Program; WIC) Text
M.K.B. v. Eggleston, 445 F.Supp.2d 400 (S.D.N.Y. 2006) (Food Stamp Program; battered immigrants) Text
Martin v. Weiner, No. 06-CV-0094E(SC), 2006 WL 435477, at *1 (W.D.N.Y. Feb. 21, 2006) (failure to timely process food stamp application)
Williston v. Eggleston, 379 F. Supp. 2d 561 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) (distribution of food stamps) Text
Reynolds v. Giuliani, No. 98 CIV.8877(WHP), 2005 WL 342106, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 14, 2005) (injunction to process food stamp applications)
Williston v. Eggleston, 379 F.Supp.2d 561 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) (Food Stamp Program) Text
Vapne v. Eggleston, No. 04 CIV. 565 (NRB), 2004 WL 2754673, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 1, 2004) (action for handling applications of food stamps)
Ziyad Mini Mkt. v. United States, 302 F.Supp.2d 124 (W.D.N.Y. 2003) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Kasseem v. United States, No. 02-CV-0546E(F), 2003 WL 21382906 (W.D.N.Y. Apr. 15, 2003) (sanction by the USDA)
United States v. Almonte, 4 F. App’x 79 (2d Cir. 2001) (illegal redemption of food stamps) Text
Roberson v. Giuliani, 99 CIV. 10900 (DLC), 2000 WL 760300 (S.D. N.Y. June 12, 2000) (dispute over system for investigating applications for food stamps benefits)
Ahmed v. United States, 47 F. Supp. 2d 389 (W.D. N.Y. 1999) (penalty for trafficking in food stamps) Text
Reynolds v. Giuliani, 35 F. Supp. 2d 331 modified in part, 43 F. Supp. 2d 492 (S.D. N.Y. 1999) (dispute over changes in food stamp procedures) Text
Morales v. United States, 21 F. Supp. 2d 125 (D. Conn. 1998) (disqualification from participating in the Food Stamp Program) Text
Hernandez v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric. Food & Consumer Serv., 961 F. Supp. 483 (W.D. N.Y. 1997) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Castillo v. United States, 989 F. Supp. 413 (D. Conn. 1997) (disqualification from federal food stamp program) Text
Connecticut State Bd. of Educ. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., CIV.A.396CV0764(GLG), 1997 WL 508155 (D. Conn. Aug. 20, 1997) (“residential child care institution” under the NSLP and BSP)
Junel Food Ctr. Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 97 CIV. 2078 JFK, 1997 WL 150998 (S.D. N.Y. Mar. 28, 1997) (disqualification from the Food Stamp Program)
Mused v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric. Food & Nutrition Serv., 169 F.R.D. 28 (W.D. N.Y. 1996) (disqualification from food stamp program)
United States v. Cheng, 96 F.3d 654 (2d Cir. 1996) (conspiring to unlawfully receiving and redeeming food stamps) Text
Young Jin Choi v. United States, 944 F. Supp. 323 (S.D. N.Y. 1996) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Morel v. Giuliani, 927 F. Supp. 622 (S.D. N.Y. 1995) amended, 94 CIV. 4415(JFK), 1996 WL 627730 (S.D. N.Y. Mar. 15, 1996) (failure to timely provide aid continuing benefits) Text
Yafaie v. United States, 94 CIV. 7825 (KMW), 1995 WL 422169 (S.D. N.Y. July 18, 1995) (disqualification from the Food Stamp Program)
Wasserman v. Glickman, 882 F. Supp. 288 (E.D. N.Y. 1995) (dispute over denial of food stamp application) Text
THIRD CIRCUIT
Berk v. New Jersey Dep’t of Hum. Servs., No. CV 23-1853 (RK) (DEA), 2023 WL 6387270, at *1 (D.N.J. Sept. 29, 2023) (alleging discrimination in the termination of Plaintiff’s SNAP benefits)
United States v. Rabee, No. CR 16-171 (KM), 2023 WL 279248, at *1 (D.N.J. Jan. 18, 2023) (defendant pled guilty of conspiracy to defraud the US of SNAP benefits through “phantom” grocery purchases) Text
Three Bros. Supermarket Inc. v. United States, No. 2:19-cv-2003-KSM, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53893 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 25, 2022) (permanently disqualified from SNAP program for trafficking) Text
Monroe Grocery, Inc. v. United States, No. 3:17-CV-00922, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 36110 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 1, 2022) (equal protection claim after being disqualified from SNAP program for trafficking) Text
Ernies Mkt. v. United States, No. 1:20-cv-3285-NLH-SAK, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17698 (D.N.J. Feb. 1, 2022) (disqualified from SNAP program for trafficking) Text
MLK Supermarket, Inc. v. United States, Civil Action No. 19-15566, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 227189 (D.N.J. Nov. 22, 2021) (judicial review of SNAP disqualification decision)
610 Convenience Store & Deli, Civ. No. 19-17309, 2020 WL 6797073 (D.NJ. 2020) (Transfer of Ownership Civil Money Penalty under the SNAP regulations) Text
Gilliam v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, 486 F.Supp.3d 856 (E.D. Pa. 2020) (USDA’s interpretation and implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act regarding emergency SNAP allotments) Text
Riboldi v. Warren County Department of Human Services Div. of Temporary Assistance and Social Services, Civil Action No: 16-cv-00572 (PGS)(TJB), 2018 WL 1951204 (D. NJ. 2018) (alleged violation of ADA by delaying SNAP benefits) Text
Garcia-Rodriquez v. United States, Civil Action No. 16-7487 (ES) (JAD), 2017 WL 4317389 (D. NJ. 2017) (disqualification of participation in SNAP based on wholesale sales) Text
Twin Grocery v. Deegan, No. 16-6151, 2017 WL 2362410 (E.D. Pa., May 31, 2017) (disqualification of participation in SNAP program) Text
Khan v. United States, No. 16CV0209, 2016 WL 3220523, at *1 (W.D. Pa. June 10, 2016) (trafficking food stamps)
Shappell v. Camden Cty. Bd. of Soc. Servs., No. CIV.A. 13-05287 JEI, 2014 WL 2434185, at *1 (D.N.J. May 29, 2014) (denial of food stamps)
U.S. ex rel. Pritsker v. Sodexho, Inc., 493 F. App’x 309 (3d Cir. 2012) (false claims in connection with the School Breakfast Program) Text
Deron Sch. of New Jersey, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. CIV.A. 09-3477 KSH, 2012 WL 1079068, at *1 (D.N.J. Mar. 30, 2012) (cancellation of School Breakfast Program) Text
United States v. Mothon, No. 10-1526, 2011 WL 118190 (3rd Cir. Jan 14, 2011) (food stamp fraud)
United States ex rel. Prisker v. Sodexho, Inc., No. 09-1975, 2010 WL 438437 (3d Cir. Feb. 9, 2010) (National School Lunch program)
United States v. Nunez, No. 08-3210, 2009 WL 4023512 (3d Cir. Nov. 23, 2009) (conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud)
United States v. Sodexho, Inc., No. 03-6003, 2009 WL 579380 (E.D. Pa., Mar. 6, 2009) (Food and Nutrition Service, National School Lunch Program)
United States v. Friday, No. CRIM. A. 98-642, 2000 WL 1618472, at *1 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 26, 2000), aff’d, 259 F.3d 717 (3d Cir. 2001) (food stamp fraud)
United States v. Siam, No. CRIM. A. 00-126, 2000 WL 1130084, at *1 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 9, 2000) (unauthorized transfer of food stamps)
De Jung Yun v. United States, 63 F. Supp. 2d 578 (E.D. Pa. 1999)(trafficking food stamps) Text
Tziatzios v. United States, 164 F.R.D. 410 (E.D. Pa. 1996) (disqualification from participation in federal Food Stamp Program)
FOURTH CIRCUIT
Patapsco Mart, LLC v. United States, No. 22-CV-00822-LKG, 2024 WL 1833099, at *1 (D. Md. Apr. 26, 2024) (permanent disqualification from SNAP for trafficking) Text
Byrd v. Nc Dep’t of Health & Hum. Servs., No. 1:23CV320, 2024 WL 624047, at *5 (M.D.N.C. Feb. 14, 2024) (Plaintiff’s denial of SNAP benefits because of felony drug conviction does not violate the ADA)
Nephew Mini Mkt., LLC v. United States, No. CV ELH-21-2318, 2022 WL 3544259, at *1 (D. Md. Aug. 18, 2022) (permanent disqualification as a SNAP retailer for trafficking benefits) Text
Three Friends, Inc. v. United States, Civil Action No. ELH-20-2649, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 235882 (D. Md. Dec. 9, 2021) (permanent disqualification as a SNAP retailer for trafficking violations) Text
7-Eleven #22360 v. United States, Civil Action No. ELH-21-0057, — F.Supp.3d — (D.Md 2021) (establishment disqualification due to ex-employee’s SNAP trafficking) Text
Center for Science in the Public Interest v. Perdue, 438 F.Supp.3d 546 (D.Md 2020) (nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch programs) Text
Justice v. North Carolina Department Health and Human Services Secretary, No. 19-1068, 775 Fed.Appx. 107 (Mem) (4th Cir. 2019) (income deductions for calculating SNAP benefits) Text
United States v. Dinkins-Robinson, 679 Fed.Appx.291 (4th Cir. 2017) (embezzling grant funds from NSLP and other organizations) Text
United States v. Groves, 592 F. App’x 145 (4th Cir. 2014) (food stamp fraud)
Haka v. Mecklenburg Cty., No. 3:12-CV-100, 2012 WL 7870175, at *1 (W.D.N.C. May 1, 2012), aff’d, 474 F. App’x 263 (4th Cir. 2012) (denial of food stamps) Text
Groves v. Stephens, No. 5:11-HC-2145-FL, 2012 WL 3629163, at *1 (E.D.N.C. Aug. 22, 2012) (trading food stamps for illegal substance)
United States v. Morrison, 333 F. App’x 741 (4th Cir. 2009) (food stamp fraud and conversion)
United States v. Lowry, 409 F.Supp.2d 732 (W.D. Va. 2006) (food stamp fraud) Text
2341 E. Fayette St., Inc. v. United States, No. Civ. JFM-05-974, 2005 WL 2373696 (D. Md. Sept. 26, 2005) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Idias v. United States, 359 F.3d 695 (4th Cir. 2004) (judicial review of administrative decision disqualifying grocery store) Text
Simaan v. Veneman, 349 F.Supp.2d 967 (M.D.N.C. 2004) (review of permanent disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Ameira Corp. v. Veneman, 347 F.Supp.2d 225 (M.D.N.C 2004) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Idias v. United States, 359 F.3d 695 (4th Cir. 2004) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Ameira Corp. v. Veneman, 169 F. Supp. 2d 432 (M.D. N.C. 2001) (disqualification from food stamp program for food stamp trafficking) Text
Henderson Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. v. United States, 181 F. Supp. 2d 566 (E.D. N.C. 2001) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
United States v. Byrd, 100 F. Supp. 2d 342 (E.D. N.C. 2000) (illegal redemption of food stamps) Text
Traficanti v. United States, 227 F.3d 170 (4th Cir. 2000) (disqualification from participation in federal food stamp program) Text
Bon Supermarket & Deli v. United States, 87 F. Supp. 2d 593 (E.D. Va. 2000) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
Lyerly v. United States, 120 F.3d 261 (4th Cir. 1997) (food stamp fraud)
Amer v. United States, 948 F. Supp. 503 (M.D. N.C. 1996) (disqualification from WIC program) Text
United States v. Kun Sik Lee, 68 F.3d 462 (4th Cir. 1995) (conspiracy to violate the food stamp laws)
Warren v. N. Carolina Dep’t of Human Res., Div. of Soc. Serv., 65 F.3d 385 (4th Cir. 1995) (food stamp eligibility calculation) Text
Food City, Inc. v. Rominger, 917 F. Supp. 364 (M.D. N.C. 1995) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
United States v. Collins, 47 F.3d 1166 (4th Cir. 1995) (unlawful acquiring and possession of food coupons)
United States v. Cannon, 70 F.3d 113 (4th Cir. 1995) (unauthorized possession of food stamps)
FIFTH CIRCUIT
Shaikh Enter. v. United States, Civil Action No. H-20-3411, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 99908 (S.D. Tex. Mar. 1, 2022) (permanent disqualification for trafficking SNAP benefits)
Jerusalem Halal Meats, Inc. v. United States, No. 19-20170, 821 Fed.Appx. 299 (5th Cir. 2020) (disqualification from store participation in SNAP) Text
Dat’s Cajun Seafood v. United States, NO: 19-10698, 2019 WL 3974946 (E.D. La. 2019) (denied reestablishment of SNAP benefits due to ignoring agency’s request for more information) Text
Tikabo v. United States, No. CV H-16-2197, 2017 WL 5075275, at *1 (S.D. Tex. Aug. 21, 2017), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Luul Yikalo Tikabo v. United States, No. CV H-16-2197, 2017 WL 4112306 (S.D. Tex. Sept. 18, 2017) (trafficking food stamps) Text
Huggins v. United States, 858 F. Supp. 2d 694 (N.D. Miss. 2012) (disqualification from participating in the federal food stamp program) Text
Kingway Supermarkets Inc. v. United States, 545 F.Supp.2d 613 (S.D. Tex. 2008) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Grocery Servs., Inc. v. USDA Food & Nutrition Serv., No. H-06-2354, 2007 WL 2872876 (S.D. Tex. Sept. 27, 2007) (WIC)
Haqq v. Texas Dep’t of Human Servs., No. EP-07-CA-0156-FM, 2007 WL 1958611, at *1 (W.D. Tex. June 29, 2007) (denied Plaintiff’s application for food stamps)
Castillo v. San Antonio Hous. Auth., No. CIVA SA-06-CA-841-XR, 2007 WL 208611, at *1 (W.D. Tex. Jan. 24, 2007) (food stamp denial) Text
Khan v. United States, No. H-05-0947, 2006 WL 3147331 (S.D. Tex. Oct. 31, 2006) (application for Food Stamp Program)
United States v. Abdallah, 48 F. App’x 481 (5th Cir. 2002) (food stamp fraud)
United States v. Glinsey, 209 F.3d 386 (5th Cir. 2000) (conspiracy to acquire and redeem food stamps) Text
Kahin v. United States, 101 F. Supp. 2d 1299 (S.D. Cal. 2000) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
Arnold v. United States, 180 F.3d 265 (5th Cir. 1999) (violations of food stamp program rules)
United States v. Tran, 11 F. Supp. 2d 938 (S.D. Tex. 1998) (disqualification from the food stamp program) Text
Nguyen v. United States, No. CIV.A. 97-576, 1997 WL 124138, at *1 (E.D. La. Mar. 18, 1997) (trafficking of food stamps)
Bell v. Dep’t of Agric. Food & Consumer Serv., No. CIV. 3:97-CV-0032-H, 1997 WL 108701, at *1 (N.D. Tex. Jan. 27, 1997), adopted, No. CIV.3:97-CV-0032-H, 1997 WL 74706 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 7, 1997) (improper distribution and use of food stamps)
Manchaca v. Chater, 927 F. Supp. 962 (E.D. Tex. 1996) (settlement agreement in food stamp case) Text
United States v. Lewis, 104 F.3d 690 (5th Cir. 1996) (food stamp fraud) Text
SIXTH CIRCUIT
Huth v. Sec’y of the United States Dep’t of Agric., No. 5:23-CV-557, 2023 WL 7411715, at *3 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 6, 2023) (Plaintiff does not have standing to challenge USDA under the APA for failure to replace her SNAP benefits stolen by skimming)
Tennessee v. United States Dep’t of Agric., 665 F. Supp. 3d 880 (E.D. Tenn. 2023) (state’s challenge against a USDA rule including discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation as discrimination prohibited in the SNAP program) Text
Nationwide Trade Inc. v. United States, No. 21-cv-10275, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 96766 (E.D. Mich. May 31, 2022) (permanent disqualification from SNAP program for trafficking benefits) Text
Al Ghadeer Meat Mkt. Inc. v. USDA, No. 2:19-cv-12131, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46259 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 15, 2022) (permanent disqualification from SNAP program for trafficking benefits) Text
Smith v. Tipton Cty. Bd. of Educ., 916 F.3d 548 (6th Cir. 2019) (school lunch program, SNAP, school board does not administer a program under the Food and Nutrition Act) Text
United States v. Muaalla, 316 F. Supp. 3d 1015 (E.D. Mich. 2018) (food stamp fraud) Text
Warren v. United States, No. CV 14-154-GFVT, 2015 WL 5321765, at *1 (E.D. Ky. Sept. 11, 2015) (authorization to participate as a retailer in SNAP)
United States v. Sayed, No. 13-CR-20496, 2014 WL 7157104, at *1 (E.D. Mich. Dec. 15, 2014) (food stamp fraud) Text
United States v. Fofana, 543 F. App’x 578 (6th Cir. 2013) (food stamp fraud)
Quraan v. United States, No. 1:11 CV 2813, 2012 WL 2568076, at *1 (N.D. Ohio July 2, 2012) (permanently disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Main & Champ Food & Deli, Inc. v. U.S. Sec’y of Agric., No. 2:10-CV-00145, 2011 WL 3739050, at *1 (S.D. Ohio Aug. 24, 2011) (disqualification from SNAP)
Abron-Ervin v. Lodge, No. 3:10-0433, 2011 WL 2118632, at *1 (M.D. Tenn. May 10, 2011), report and recommendation adopted, No. 3:10-0433, 2011 WL 2132970 (M.D. Tenn. May 26, 2011) (alleging wrongful disqualification from food stamps)
Alkabsh v. United States, No. 10-02503, 2010 WL 3314160 (W.D. Tenn. Aug. 24, 2010) (challenge to USDA decision to disqualify store from SNAP program)
Fells v. United States, No. 08-C-782, 2010 WL 55844 (E.D. Wis. Jan. 5, 2010) (disqualification from food stamp program)
Liquor v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. 09-10835, 2009 WL 2776971 (E.D. Mich. Aug. 27, 2009) (disqualification from SNAP program for three years)
Khemmoro v. United States, No. 08-CV-11576, 2008 WL 2704669 (E.D. Mich. July 09, 2008) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
R & T Mini Mart, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., No. 07-15171, 2008 WL 108592 (E.D. Mich. Jan. 02, 2008) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Cal’s Party Store & Deli, Inc. v. Johanns, Civil No. 07-10871, 2007 WL 3202824 (E.D. Mich. Oct. 30, 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Dasmesh Enters., Inc. v. United States, 501 F.Supp.2d 1033 (W.D. Mich. 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program and WIC) Text
Islam Corp. v. Johanns, No. 3:05-CV-00801-S, 2007 WL 1520930 (W.D. Ky. May 21, 2007) (disqualification from WIC)
Hanna v. United States, No. 04-74627, 2007 WL 1016988 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 30, 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Great Lakes Consortium v. Michigan, 480 F.Supp.2d 977 (W.D. Mich. 2007) (private right of action; National School Lunch Act) Text
Chesterfield Market, Inc. v. United States, 469 F.Supp.2d 485 (E.D. Mich. 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Paradise Foods, Inc. v. United States, No. 05-CV-73378, 2006 WL 903615 (E.D. Mich. Apr. 07, 2006) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
McClain’s Mkt. v. United States, 214 F. App’x 502 (6th Cir. 2006)(disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Burch v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., 174 F. App’x 328 (6th Cir. 2006) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
McClain’s Mkt. v. United States, 214 F. App’x 502 (6th Cir. 2006) (judicial review of administrative decision)
McClain’s Mkt. v. United States, 411 F.Supp.2d 772 (N.D. Ohio 2005) (food stamp license) Text
Easter v. United States, No. 5:02CV0684, 2005 WL 1126757 (N.D. Ohio, April 26, 2005) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Michigan Express, Inc. v. United States, 374 F.3d 424 (6th Cir. 2004) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Anton v. United States, 225 F.Supp.2d 770 (E.D. Mich. 2002) (Food Stamp Program) Text
United States v. Parson, 288 F.3d 818 (6th Cir. 2002) (unlawful possession of food stamps) Text
R & K, Inc. v. United States, 202 F.3d 269 (6th Cir. 2000) (food stamp trafficking)
Walton v. Hammons, 192 F.3d 590 (6th Cir. 1999) (exceeding of authority under the Food Stamp Act) Text
Spencer v. U.S., Dep’t of Agric., 142 F.3d 436 (6th Cir. 1998) (disqualification from the food stamp program)
United States v. Arnous, 142 F.3d 437 (6th Cir. 1998) (food stamp fraud)
Ghosheh v. United States, 142 F.3d 433 (6th Cir. 1998) (food stamp trafficking)
Bakal Bros., Inc. v. United States, 105 F.3d 1085 (6th Cir. 1997) (disqualification from federal food stamp program) Text
Convenient Food Mart, Inc. v. United States, 47 F.3d 1167 (6th Cir. 1995) (disqualification from the food stamp program)
SEVENTH CIRCUIT
Michigan Food Mkt. v. USDA Retailer Operations Div., No. 1:23-CV-1662-RLY-KMB, 2024 WL 1564736 (S.D. Ind. Apr. 9, 2024) (Retail store is permanently disqualified from SNAP)
Hani Inc. v. United States, No. 3:22-CV-01537-NJR, 2023 WL 2989653, at *1 (S.D. Ill. Apr. 18, 2023) (convenience store is disqualified from participating in SNAP because of trafficking) Text
Guru Food LLC v. United States, No. 20-CV-1625, 2022 WL 16667387, at *1 (E.D. Wis. Nov. 3, 2022) (disqualified from SNAP for trafficking) Text
Said v. United States, No. 121CV01385RLYTAB, 2022 WL 4925145, at *1 (S.D. Ind. Oct. 4, 2022) (disqualified from participating as an authorized SNAP retailer because store owner submitted reauthorization applications containing false information)
Noil 2018 LLC v. United States, No. 21-CV-392-PP, 2022 WL 4585861, at *1 (E.D. Wis. Sept. 29, 2022) (plaintiffs challenge their disqualification from SNAP rather than charger a hardship civil money penalty) Text
RN & Sons, Inc. v. Vilsack, No. 21-CV-3029, 2022 WL 1172738, at *1 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 20, 2022) (retailer is permanently disqualified from participating in SNAP) Text
Stonebridge of Gurnee, LLC v. United States, No. 20 C 6714, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 245224 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 22, 2021) (challenge to determination that institution was ineligible for SNAP authorization as a meal service provider) Text
Meyer v. Walthall, No. 1:19-cv-03311-JMS-TAB, — F.Supp.3d —, 2021 WL 1326565 (S.D. In. 2021) (ADA violations due to SNAP application not accessible to people who are blind)
Cook County, Illinois v. Wolf, 962 F.3d 208 (7th Cir. 2020) (immigrant eligibility for government assistance under the Immigration and Nationality Act) Text
In re Dennis, 927 F.3d 1015 (7th Cir. 2019) (Chapter 7 bankruptcy and SNAP overpayment) Text
Perry v. Department of Human Services, 345 F.Supp.3d 1019 (N.D. Ill. 2018) (lost employment due to lost SNAP card) Text
Patterson v. Dimas, 682 F. App’x 500 (7th Cir. 2017) (disqualification of food stamps) Text
JB Express Mart v. United States, No. 3:15-CV-037, 2016 WL 3685113 at *1 (N.D. Ind. July 12, 2016) (illegal trafficking of SNAP benefits) Text
Dinner Bell Markets, Inc. v. United States, 116 F. Supp. 3d 905 (S.D. Ind. 2015) (disqualification from SNAP) Text
Mehrab No. 1 Corp. v. United States, 837 F. Supp. 2d 943 (N.D. Ill. 2011) (penalty for ineligible food stamp items) Text
Fells v. United States, 627 F.3d 1250 (7th Cir. 2010) (convenience store has burden of proof to show USDA erred in disqualifying store from SNAP)
United States v. Real Prop. at 7401-7403 S. Racine Ave., Case No. 04 C 5885, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31465 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 30, 2010) (foreclosure due to food stamp fraud)
United States v. Alijabri, No. 07-3391, 2010 WL 358462 (7th Cir. Feb. 2, 2010) (food stamp fraud)
Fells v. United States, No. 08-C-782, 2010 WL 55844, at *1 (E.D. Wis. Jan. 5, 2010), aff’d, 627 F.3d 1250 (7th Cir. 2010) (permanent disqualification from SNAP)
Bros. Food & Liquor, Inc. v. United States, 626 F.Supp.2d 875 (N.D. Ill. 2009) (disqualification from food stamp program; food stamp trafficking) Text
Wisconsin Dep’t of Workforce Dev. v. Ratliff, 390 B.R. 607 (E.D. Wis. 2008) (overpayment of food stamp benefit) Text
Singh v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. 07-C-1156, 2008 WL 8866072, at *1 (E.D. Wis. July 30, 2008) (requesting reinstatement in the Food Stamp Program)
United States v. Haddad, 462 F.3d 783 (7th Cir. 2006) (application for Food Stamp Program) Text
United States v. Alhalabi, 443 F.3d 605 (7th Cir. 2006) (food stamp fraud) Text
Estremera v. United States, 442 F.3d 580 (7th Cir. 2006) (affirming penalty assessed against store owner) Text
Abdelqadar v. Gonzales, 413 F.3d 668 (7th Cir. 2005) (exchanging food stamps for cash) Text
United States v. Alhalabi, No. 03 CR 971, 2004 WL 2870084 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 13, 2004) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
United States v. Sheikh, 367 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 2004) (food stamp fraud)
Saleh v. United States, No. 02 C 8846, 2004 WL 549457 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 19, 2004) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Stone v. Hamilton, 308 F.3d 751 (7th Cir. 2002) (involuntary reduction in benefits by state) Text
United States v. Hassan, 211 F.3d 380 (7th Cir. 2000) (food stamp fraud and conspiracy) Text
United States v. Hassan, No. 98 CR 0613, 1998 WL 778078, at *1 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 29, 1998) (food stamp fraud and conspiracy)
J.C.C. Food & Liquors v. United States, 133 F.3d 555 (7th Cir. 1998) (withdrawal of authorization to participate in Food Stamp program) Text
United States v. Barnes, 117 F.3d 328 (7th Cir. 1997) (unlawful acquiring and redeeming food stamps) Text
United States v. Simpson, 95 CR 562, 1997 WL 285951 (N.D. Ill. May 21, 1997) (food stamp fraud)
Abdelkhalik v. United States, 94 C 5809, 1996 WL 41234 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 30, 1996) (disqualification from federal food stamp program)
Ali v. United States, 904 F. Supp. 915 (E.D. Wis. 1995) (dispute over redemption of food stamps) Text
J & M Food Store, Inc. v. United States, 897 F. Supp. 1126 (N.D. Ill. 1995) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
Brooks v. United States, 64 F.3d 251 (7th Cir. 1995) (disqualification from participating the Federal Food Stamp Program) Text
Top Notch Food Ctr., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 885 F. Supp. 180 (N.D. Ill. 1995) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
E. Food & Liquor, Inc. v. United States, 50 F.3d 1405 (7th Cir. 1995) (suspension from Food Stamp Program and WIC) Text
Abu-Hashish v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. 95 C 3138, 1995 WL 560921, at *1 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 18, 1995) (disqualification from the food stamp program)
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AMS Mkt., Inc. v. United States through United States Dep’t of Agric., No. 4:23-CV-1166 HEA, 2024 WL 3924601, at *1 (E.D. Mo. Aug. 23, 2024) (retailer permanently disqualified from SNAP participation is not authorized to a stay of the administrative action because its permanent disqualification was for trafficking) Text
Holmes v. Knodell, No. 2:22-CV-04026, 2024 WL 2097081 (W.D. Mo. May 9, 2024) (Missouri Department of Social Services is sued by applicants for SNAP because its current administrative process fails to meet the obligations imposed by the SNAP program) Text
Euclid Mkt., Inc. v. United States, No. 4:19-CV-02136-MTS, 2024 WL 262710, at *1 (E.D. Mo. Jan. 24, 2024) (permanent disqualification from the SNAP program for trafficking benefits)
Vue v. Ramsey Cnty. Health & Wellness, No. CV 23-97(DSD/JFD), 2023 WL 5279769, at *1 (D. Minn. Aug. 16, 2023) (dispute arising from the overpayment of SNAP benefits to plaintiff) Text
Euclid Mkt. Inc. v. United States Through United States Dep’t of Agric., 60 F.4th 423 (8th Cir. 2023) (permanent disqualification from the SNAP program for trafficking benefits) Text
Partners in Nutrition v. Minnesota Dep’t of Educ., No. CV 22-2195 (JRT/JFD), 2022 WL 5114461, at *1 (D. Minn. Oct. 4, 2022) (Partners in Nutrition filed an action for illegal termination against the Minnesota Department of Education alleging violations of the National School Lunch Act and the Child and Adult Care Food Program)
Euclid Mkt. v. United States, No. 4:19-cv-02136-MTS, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 238580 (E.D. Mo. Dec. 14, 2021) (permanent disqualification from the SNAP program for trafficking benefits) Text
Argus Leader Media v. United States Department of Agriculture, No. 4:11-CV-04121-KES, 2020 WL 1557295 (D.S.D. 2020) (FOIA and SNAP) Text
United States v. Waits, 919 F.3d 1090 (8th Cir. 2019) (after-school and summer program fraud) Text
Saunders v. Trump, No. 17-cv-5400 (WMW/LIB), 2018 WL 4907597 (D.Minn. 2018) (alleged constitutional violations for reducing SNAP benefits) Text
United States v. Davis, No. 17-3030, 744 Fed. Appx. 330, (8th Cir. 2018) (SNAP fraud) Text
Argus Leader Media v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., No. 4:11-CV-04121-KES, 2015 WL 5773631, at *1 (D.S.D. Sept. 30, 2015) (FIOA request pertaining to SNAP) Text
United States v. J & K Mkt. Centerville, LLC, 679 F.3d 709 (8th Cir. 2012) (administrative review of SNAP participation) Text
Bamuqabel v. United States, No. 4:11CV250 RWS, 2012 WL 3065525, at *1 (E.D. Mo. July 27, 2012)( judicial review of grocery store’s participation in SNAP) Text
J & K Mkt. Centerville, LLC v. United States, No. 409CV00202JAJCFB, 2011 WL 13195939, at *1 (S.D. Iowa Feb. 10, 2011), aff’d, 679 F.3d 709 (8th Cir. 2012) (food stamp trafficking) Text
King v. Garland Cty. Dep’t of Human Servs., No. 6:09-CV-06096, 2010 WL 2025496, at *1 (W.D. Ark. Apr. 28, 2010), report and recommendation adopted, No. 09-6096, 2010 WL 2025494 (W.D. Ark. May 18, 2010) (review of the denial of his application for food stamps)
Harris v. Nebraska, No. 8:09CV424, 2010 WL 335518 (D. Neb. Jan. 27, 2010) (seeking to increase benefits)
Tyler v. Neb. Dep’t of Human Servs., No. 8:09CV77, 2009 WL 1451579 (D. Neb. May 18, 2009) (reduction of food stamp benefits)
MLGH Corp. v. Ark. Dep’t of Human Servs., No. 4:09CV00032 JMM, 2009 WL 723395 (E.D. Ark., Mar. 17, 2009) (racial discrimination in the Child and Adult Food and Nutrition Program)
Ratsamy v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., Civil No. 07-3379 (PAM/JSM), 2008 WL 919545 (D. Minn. Apr. 02, 2008) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
United States v. Gettler, 46 F. App’x. 858 (8th Cir. 2002) (food stamp fraud)
United States v. Griffin, 215 F.3d 866 (8th Cir. 2000) (unauthorized transfer of food stamps entailed conviction) Text
Kiev v. Glickman, 991 F. Supp. 1090, 1091 (D. Minn. 1998) (permanent residents’ eligibility for food stamp benefits) Text
United States v. Lancman, CIV.4-95-880JRT/RLE, 1998 WL 315346 (D. Minn. Jan. 20, 1998) (violation of the Food Stamp Act)
United States v. Wazwaz, 953 F. Supp. 276 (D. Minn. 1997) (illegal acquiring and possessing of food stamps) Text
Bliek v. Palmer, 916 F. Supp. 1475 (N.D. Iowa 1996) aff’d, 102 F.3d 1472 (8th Cir. 1997) (dispute over collection of food stamp overpayments) Text
Haynes v. U.S. Through Food & Nutrition Serv., 956 F. Supp. 1487, 1489 (E.D. Ark. 1995) aff’d sub nom., Haynes v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., 106 F.3d 405 (8th Cir. 1997) (disqualification from the Food Stamp Program) Text
Corder v. United States, 107 F.3d 595 (8th Cir. 1997) (illegally exchange of food stamps for cash) Text
United States v. McNeil, 90 F.3d 298 (8th Cir. 1996) (unlawfully acquiring food stamps) Text
Beckman v. Rominger, 891 F. Supp. 1322 (N.D. Iowa 1995) (calculating food stamp applicant’s financial resources) Text
Harrison v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 915 F. Supp. 115 (E.D. Mo. 1995) (statutory definition of “retail food store”) Text
NINTH CIRCUIT
Bros. Mkt. LLC No. 1 v. United States, No. 2:23-CV-06435-WLH-E, 2024 WL 4329050 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 21, 2024) (permanently disqualified from participation in SNAP benefits)
Bros. Mkt. LLC No. 2 v. United States, No. 2:23-CV-06436-WLH-E, 2024 WL 4329047, at *1 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 21, 2024) (permanently disqualified from participation in SNAP benefits) Text
Kamkoff v. Hedberg, No. 3:23-CV-00044-SLG, 2024 WL 2213183, at *5 (D. Alaska May 15, 2024) (certification of class action denied by court for SNAP applicants) Text
J&R Mini Mkt. v. United States, No. CV 23-4558-JFW(AGRX), 2024 WL 2104391, at *3 (C.D. Cal. May 7, 2024) (United States’ Motion for Summary Judgement is denied in where plaintiff is appealing USDA’s administrative decision to permanently disqualify plaintiff from SNAP participation)
Hallak v. United States Dep’t of Agric., Retailer Operations Div., No. 22-CV-00568-AJB-BLM, 2023 WL 6883179, at *4 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 18, 2023) (retailer is permanently disqualified from SNAP participation for trafficking) Text
Elat Supermarket v. United States, No. CV 23-1157 PA (AGRX), 2023 WL 6786863, at *4 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 11, 2023) (Plaintiffs petition appealing USDA decision to disqualify their store from SNAP participation is time-barred) Text
United States v. Barrogo, 59 F.4th 440 (9th Cir. 2023) (defendant entered a negotiated guilty plea for conspiracy to use, transfer, acquire, alter, or possess SNAP benefits without authorization) Text
CLM Trading LLC v. United States, No. C22-0458-JCC, 2022 WL 9354125, at *1 (W.D. Wash. Oct. 14, 2022) (permanent disqualification from participation as an authorized SNAP retailer because the sole owner had plead guilty to a prior conspiracy to defraud the government) Text
Kassab v. United States, No. 19-55621, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 17543 (9th Cir. June 24, 2022) (a person who sells a store that has previously been disqualified from participating in the SNAP program shall be subjected to a civil penalty) Text
United States v. Morales, No. 19-cr-03255-BTM, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 238114 (S.D. Cal. Dec. 13, 2021) (whether the benefit fraud statute substantially burdens the exercise of sincere religious beliefs) Text
Hall v. United States Department of Agriculture, 984 F.3d 825 (9th Cir. 2020) (Families First Coronavirus Response Act and SNAP) Text
Joseph v. United States, 505 F.Supp.3d 977 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (late filing in SNAP trafficking case excused because of COVID-19 “extraordinary circumstances”) Text
City and County of San Francisco v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, 981 F.3d 742 (9th Cir. 2020) (immigration and SNAP) Text
Abdulla v. United States, No. 1:19-cv-00543-AWI-SKO, 2020 WL 1157916 (E.D. Cal. 2020) (SNAP disqualification based on WIC disqualification) Text
Quick Korner Market v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 180 F.Supp.3d 683 (S.D. Cal. 2016) (SNAP authorization removal based on previously owned store) Text
Mr. Smoky’s BBQ, LLC v. U.S., No. CV 13-2585-PHX-DGC, 2014 WL 24152 (D. Ariz. 2014) (challenging SNAP disqualification on as-applied due process grounds) Text
United States v. Anh Thi Nguyen, 497 F. App’x 722 (9th Cir. 2012) (fraud under SNAP)
Booth v. McManaman, 830 F. Supp. 2d 1037 (D. Haw. 2011) (unlawful delay of food stamp applications) Text
White v. Campanella, No. 1:11CV0402 AWI DLB, 2011 WL 3847242, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 30, 2011) (denial of his food stamps) Text
Pimentel v. Dreyfus, No. C11-119 MJP, 2011 WL 321778 (W.D.Wash. Jan. 28, 2011) (discontinuance of Washington state nutrition program for legal immigrants)
Skyson USA, LLC v. United States, No. 09-00278 BMK, 2010 WL 651032 (D. Haw. Feb. 22, 2010) (reversing permanent disqualification from SNAP)
Mansour v. United States, No. CV F 08-1313 LJO DLB, 2009 WL 3763778 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 9, 2009) (disqualification from food stamp program)
Mohamed v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric. Food & Nutrition, No. 1:05-cv-00657-SMS, 2009 WL 2986960 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 16, 2009) (review of agency decision to permanently disqualify from food stamp program)
Skyson USA, LLC v. United States, 651 F.Supp.2d 1202 (D. Haw. 2009) (review of agency decision to permanently disqualify from food stamp program) Text
Young Choi Inc. v. United States, No. 08-00101 HG LEK, 2009 WL 1505260 (D. Haw. May 28, 2009) (disqualification from food stamp program)
Mohamed v. United States, No. CV-F-05-0657 SMS, 2007 WL 3340948 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 07, 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Mohamed v. United States, No. CV-F-05-0657 SMS, 2007 WL 1946573 (E.D. Cal. July 02, 2007) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Jonna v. United States, 183 F. App’x. 622 (9th Cir. 2006) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Hassan v. United States, No. C05-1066C, 2006 WL 681038 (W.D. Wash. Mar. 15, 2006) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program)
Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. v. Gerber Prods Co., 69 F. App’x. 350 (9th Cir. 2003) (contracts for WIC)
Thabit v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., No. C-02-2329 SC, 2003 WL 1798302 (N.D. Cal. April 03, 2003) (disqualification from Food and Nutrition Service)
Solis v. Saenz, 60 F. App’x 117 (9th Cir. 2003) (seeking interpretation by the Secretary on SNAP)
Cooks v. Hickman, 48 F. App’x 272 (9th Cir. 2002) (unlawful sale or possession of food stamps)
Salmo v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., 226 F.Supp.2d 1234 (S.D. Cal. 2002) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Phany Poeng v. United States, 167 F. Supp. 2d 1136 (S.D. Cal. 2001) (dispute over suspension of food stamp authorization) Text
Basiente v. Glickman, 242 F.3d 1137 (9th Cir. 2001) (waiver of the statutory requirements of the Nutrition Assistance Program) Text
Aleman v. Glickman, 217 F.3d 1191 (9th Cir. 2000) (dispute over eligibility for food stamps) Text
Ilaian v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., Food & Nutrition, 87 F. Supp. 2d 1047 (S.D. Cal. 2000) (disqualification based on trafficking in food stamps) Text
Yang v. California Dep’t of Soc. Serv., 183 F.3d 953 (9th Cir. 1999) (dispute over eligibility for food stamp benefits) Text
Thakor v. United States, 55 F. Supp. 2d 1103 (D. Nev. 1999) (violation of the Food Stamp Program rules) Text
Vasudeva v. United States, 3 F. Supp. 2d 1138 (W.D. Wash. 1998), aff’d, 214 F.3d 1155 (9th Cir. 2000) (Food Stamp Act violations) Text
Alexander v. Glickman, 139 F.3d 733 (9th Cir. 1998) (challenging financial eligibility for food stamps) Text
Kim v. United States, 121 F.3d 1269 (9th Cir. 1997) (disqualification from federal food stamp program) Text
Lopez v. United States, 962 F. Supp. 1225 (N.D. Cal. 1997) (permanent disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
United States v. Cooper, 94 F.3d 653 (9th Cir. 1996) (conspiracy and unlawful food stamp acquisition)
Lopez v. Espy, 83 F.3d 1095 (9th Cir. 1996) (offsetting policy in food stamps allotments) Text
Kolander v. Weeks, 916 F. Supp. 1042 (D. Or. 1996) (alleging violation of the Food Stamp Act) Text
TENTH CIRCUIT
Four Winds Behav. Health, Inc. v. United States, No. 21-2089, 2022 WL 2714516, at *1 (10th Cir. July 13, 2022) (permanent disqualification from participation as an authorized SNAP retailer)
Hatten-Gonzales v. Scrase, No. 88-0385 KG/CG, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 40229 (D.N.M. Mar. 1, 2022) (SNAP regulations related to language access for limited English proficiency persons) Text
Yoya’s Market v. United States, 511 F.Supp.3d 1211 (D.N.M. 2021) (challenging FNS’s decision to permanently disqualify instead of placing monetary sanctions) Text
United States v. Jeffs, No. 2:16-CR-82 TS, 2017 WL 3635190 (D. Utah 2017) (Jury instructions on permissible use of SNAP benefits) Text
Hatten-Gonzales v. Earnest, 688 Fed.Appx. 586 (10th Cir. 2017) (class action against state regulation restricting certain SNAP recipients from receiving benefits) Text
Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma v. Cline, 910 F.Supp.2d 1300 (W.D. Okla. 2012) (challenging state termination of funds used to provide WIC services) Text
Hatten-Gonzales v. Hyde, 579 F.3d 1159 (10th Cir. 2009) (alleging violation applicants’ eligibility for SNAP benefits) Text
United States v. Evans, 44 F. App’x. 449 (10th Cir. 2002) (embezzlement from Child Nutrition Program)
Wildwood Child & Adult Care Food Program, Inc. v. Colorado Dep’t of Pub. Health & Env’t, 122 F. Supp. 2d 1167 (D. Colo. 2000) (sponsor’s action against the Food and Nutrition Service) Text
United States v. Jones, 172 F.3d 63 (10th Cir. 1999) (violation of the Summer Food Service Program rules)
Bailey v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 59 F.3d 141 (10th Cir. 1995) (food stamp fraud) Text
United States v. Hollis, 72 F.3d 139 (10th Cir. 1995) (food stamp fraud)
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
Bald Guy C-Store, Inc. v. United States, No. 6:22-CV-977-PGB-DCI, 2024 WL 3426211, at *1 (M.D. Fla. July 16, 2024) (permanent disqualification from participation as authorized SNAP retailor for trafficking) Text
United States v. Awad, No. 22-13624, 2023 WL 6292703, at *1 (11th Cir. Sept. 27, 2023) (Plaintiff appealing his conviction of conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and trafficking in food stamps) Text
Seafoodlicious, Inc. v. United States, No. CV419-116, 2023 WL 5672193, at *2 (S.D. Ga. Sept. 1, 2023) (Plaintiff challenges USDA’s denial of its reauthorization as a SNAP retailer) Text
Mohamed v. United States, No. 2:22CV175-MHT, 2023 WL 5236685, at *1 (M.D. Ala. Aug. 15, 2023) (Permanent disqualification from participation as a SNAP food-store vendor) Text
BFMM Co., LLC v. United States, No. 22-11754, 2023 WL 3563066, at *1 (11th Cir. May 19, 2023) (Plaintiff’s challenge of disqualification from participation as SNAP food-store vendor found to be moot after store was dissolved) Text
United States v. Mediko, No. 20-14461, 2022 WL 17176413, at *1 (11th Cir. Nov. 23, 2022) (Plaintiffs challenge their conviction of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud through Special Supplemental Nutrition Women, Infants and Children vouchers) Text
BFMM Co., Ltd. Liab. Co. v. United States, No. 21-60617-CIV-, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57136 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 29, 2022) (challenge to have permanent disqualification from SNAP due to trafficking violations reversed or a civil money penalty in lieu of disqualification) Text
T&K Assocs., LLC v. United States, No. 1:19-cv-2559-MLB, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51260 (N.D. Ga. Mar. 22, 2022) (reauthorization of SNAP eligibility due to operating primarily as a restaurant) Text
Harris v. United States Department of Agriculture, No. 6:18-cv-882-GMB, 2020 WL 3064944 (N.D. Ala 2020) (Plaintiff challenging $33,000 fine for selling store while facing SNAP fraud charges) Text
Smith v. Deal, 760 Fed.Appx. 972 (11th Cir. 2019) (recovery of overpayment of SNAP benefits) Text
United States v. Arteaga, 713 F. App’x 933 (11th Cir. 2017) (food stamp fraud)
Sheikh’s, Inc. v. United States, No. 10-62004-CIV, 2010 WL 5253531 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 15, 2010) (criminal liability for violation of SNAP provisions)
Segrest v. U.S. Dep’t. of Agric., Food & Nutrition Serv., No. 3:03CV68-MEF, 2006 WL 1716677 (M.D. Ala. June 20, 2006) (application for Food Stamp Program)
Allmond v. Fla. Dep’t of Children & Families, No. 3:04 CV 1079 J 32TEM, 2005 WL 2387616, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 28, 2005) (denied plaintiffs’ application for food stamps)
United States v. Kim, 364 F.3d 1235 (11th Cir. 2004) (fraud in WIC) Text
Lazaro v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 186 F. Supp. 2d 1203 (M.D. Fla. 2001) (disqualification from participation in Food Stamp Program) Text
Rodriguez ex rel. Rodriguez v. United States, 169 F.3d 1342 (11th Cir. 1999) (eligibility for food stamps) Text
Odeh v. Conrad, 96-1156-CIV-T-17C, 1996 WL 378931 (M.D. Fla. June 23, 1996) (food stamp trafficking)
TRM, Inc. v. United States, 52 F.3d 941 (11th Cir. 1995) (disqualification from federal food stamp program) Text
FEDERAL CIRCUIT
Samish Indian Nation v. United States, 90 Fed. Cl. 122 (Fed. Cl. 2009) (claim for benefits)
D.C. CIRCUIT
Payne v. Vilsack, No. CV 21-1571 (RC), 2023 WL 6160012, at *1 (D.D.C. Sept. 21, 2023) (Plaintiff suing for “adverse effects” suffered because of Texas’ untimely processing of SNAP benefits) Text
Wagner v. United States Solic. Gen., No. 1:22-CV-03688 (UNA), 2022 WL 17978832, at *2 (D.D.C. Dec. 23, 2022) (Pro se plaintiff is unable to challenge his denial of SNAP benefits through the Solicitor General, and must file suit against the specific state agency that denied him benefits)
District of Columbia v. United States Department of Agriculture, 496 F.Supp.3d 213 (D.D.C 2020) (whether final rule limiting SNAP work requirement waivers violated APA) Text
Garnett v. Zeilinger, 485 F.Supp.3d 206 (D.D.C. 2020) (summary judgement, failure to timely process SNAP applications) Text
Garnett v. Zeilinger, 313 F.Supp.3d 147 (D.D.C. 2018) (preliminary injunction, failure to timely process SNAP applications) Text
Gerber Products Company v. Perdue, 254 F.Supp.3d 74 (D.D.C. 2017) (disputed contract to supply infant formula in Virginia under WIC program) Text
Bread for the City, Inc. V. USDA, 211 F.Supp.3d. 327 (D.D.C. 2016) (proper interpretation of budget spending per TEFAP statute) Text
Harris v. District of Columbia, 991 A.2d 1199 (D.D.C. 2010) (food stamp fraud)
Affum v. United States, 566 F.3d 1150 (D.C. Cir. 2009) (trafficking of food stamps) Text
Affum v. United States, 550 F.Supp.2d 63 (D.D.C. 2008) (disqualification from Food Stamp Program) Text
Nat’l Women, Infants, & Children Grocers Ass’n v. Food & Nutrition Serv., 416 F.Supp.2d 92 (D.D.C. 2006) (WIC; small business) Text
Nat’l Women, Infants, & Children Grocers Ass’n v. Food & Nutrition Serv., Civ.A. 05-2432(EGS), 2005 WL 3576840 (D.D.C. Dec. 29, 2005) (WIC; enjoined)
Arizona v. Thompson, 281 F.3d 248 (D.C. Cir. 2002) (review of HHS directive) Text
Kim v. United States, 903 F. Supp. 118 (D. D.C. 1995) (setting aside the disqualification from food stamp program) Text
ALABAMA
Dept. of Health v. Lee, 236 So.3d 863 Ala. Civ. App. 2017) (disqualification of store participation in WIC) Text
Dept. of Health v. Bessemer Meat, 216 So.3d 448 (Ala. Civ. App. 2016) (disqualification of store participation in WIC) Text
Moseley Grocery v. Dep’t. of Pub. Health, 928 So.2d 304 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005 (disqualification from WIC) Text
ALASKA
Allen v. Dep’t. of Health & Social Servs., Div. of Pub. Assistance, 203 P.3d 1155 (Alaska 2009) (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Text
ARIZONA
Fox-Embrey v. Neal in and for County of Pinal, 249 Ariz. 162 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2020) (WIC records contained information defendant entitled to as matter of due process) Text
Galaviz v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security, No. 1 CA-UB 17-016, 2017 WL 6521060 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2017) (erroneously issued SNAP benefits) Text
Green v. Garriott, 212 P.3d 96 (Ariz. Ct. App 2009) (income limit for the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs) Text
State v. Fullem, 185 Ariz. 134, 912 P.2d 1363 (Ct. App. 1995) (unlawful use of food stamps) Text
ARKANSAS
Kosmic Kidz Outreach, Inc. v. Arkansas Department of Human Services, 614 S.W.3d 860 (Ark. Ct. App. 2020) (Child and Adult Care Food Program grant repayment due to failure to comply with regulations) Text
CALIFORNIA
Ortega v. Johnson, 57 Cal.App.5th 552 (Cal. Ct. App. Div. 4 2020) (replacement of SNAP benefits lost due to electronic theft) Text
People v. Fortune, 129 Cal. App. 4th 790, 28 Cal. Rptr. 3d 872 (2005) (restitution for over-issuance of food stamps) Text
Pegues v. Civil Serv. Com., 78 Cal. Rptr. 2d 705 (Cal. Ct. App. 1998) (discharge due to dishonest application for food stamp benefits) Text
Aktar v. Anderson, 68 Cal. Rptr. 2d 595 (Cal. Ct. App. 1997) (over issuances of food stamps) Text
COLORADO
People v. Rojas, 2019 CO 86M, 450 P.3d 719, as modified on denial of reh’g (Nov. 4, 2019) (theft of food stamps) Text
CONNECTICUT
Modwadia v. Garcia, CV000502892S, 2001 WL 1659486 (Conn. Super. Ct. Dec. 4, 2001) (disqualification from WIC program)
Morel v. Comm’r of Pub. Health, CV000504063S, 2001 WL 717466 (Conn. Super. Ct. June 4, 2001) rev’d, 262 Conn. 222, 811 A.2d 1256 (2002) overruled by Comm’n on Human Rights & Opportunities v. Bd. of Educ. of Town of Cheshire, 270 Conn. 665, 855 A.2d 212 (2004) (disqualification from WIC)
Nunez v. Garcia, CV000504460S, 2001 WL 527633 (Conn. Super. Ct. May 2, 2001) (disqualification from WIC)
Pettway v. Dep’t of Pub. Health, CV990498296S, 2001 WL 418523 (Conn. Super. Ct. Apr. 5, 2001) (disqualification from WIC)
Hernandez v. Comm’r of Dep’t of Pub. Health, CV 960564623, 1998 WL 182372 (Conn. Super. Ct. Apr. 8, 1998) (suspension of participation in WIC program)
Almonte v. Blumenthal, CV 970572948S, 1998 WL 96275 (Conn. Super. Ct. Feb. 25, 1998) (disqualification from WIC program)
Hispano Mkt. v. Harriman, CV 960564958, 1998 WL 57764 (Conn. Super. Ct. Feb. 3, 1998) (disqualification from participating in WIC program)
Almonte v. Blumenthal, CV970572948S, 1997 WL 746422 (Conn. Super. Ct. Nov. 21, 1997) (disqualification from WIC program)
DELAWARE
Young-Rogers v. Delaware Dep’t of Health & Soc. Servs. Audit & Recovery, No. K23A-05-008 JJC, 2024 WL 1578003, at *1 (Del. Super. Ct. Apr. 11, 2024) (Plaintiff appeals disqualification from SNAP benefits contending that her benefits were denied without a meaningful hearing) Text
Gonzalez v. State, 207 A.3d 147 (Del. 2019) (Food and Nutrition Act preemption over state civil action) Text
FLORIDA
Dep’t of Agric. & Consumer Serv. v. Henry and Rilla White Found., 322 So.3d 716 (Fla. 1st D.C.A 2021) (repayment of National School Lunch Program funds) Text
Perry v. Dep’t of Children & Families, 220 So.3d 546 (Fla. 3d D.C.A. 2017) (adequate notice and opportunity to be heard under APA before SNAP benefit termination) Text
Corallo v. Fla. Dep’t of Children & Family Serv., 971 So.2d 966 (Fla. 3d D.C.A. 2008) (state’s recovery of benefit overpayment) Text
Pena v. Fla. Dep’t of Children & Family Serv., 865 So.2d 516 (Fla. 3d D.C.A. 2003) (SNAP benefit calculation) Text
Medina v. Dep’t of Children & Families, 735 So. 2d 604 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999) (sanction for ineligibility for food stamps) Text
Rodriguez v. United States, 983 F. Supp. 1445 (S.D. Fla. 1997) (food stamp benefits and discrimination)
GEORGIA
Clarke v. State, 365 Ga. App. 708, 880 S.E.2d 223 (2022) (conviction for food stamp fraud) Text
Broad Street Supermarket, Inc. v. Georgia Dept. of Public Health, 345 Ga. App. 1, 812 S.E.2d 325 (2018) (due process violation in disqualification of store participation in WIC) Text
Britt v. State, 232 Ga. App. 780, 503 S.E.2d 653 (1998) (food stamp fraud)
HAWAII
State v. Ponce, No. CAAP-17-0000034 (Haw. Ct. App. 2018) (SNAP fraud) Text
Middleton v. State, 139 Hawai’i 300 (Haw. Ct. App. 2017) (reduction of SNAP benefits) Text
IDAHO
Nelson v. Idaho Dep’t of Health & Welfare, No. 41282, 2015 WL 1249570 (Idaho Ct. App. Mar. 19, 2015) (violation of food stamp program)
ILLINOIS
Chaudhary v. Dep’t of Human Serv., — N.E.3d —, 2021 IL App (2d) 200364, 2021 WL 4205225 (Ill. App. Ct. 2021) (SNAP overpayment) Text
Patterson v. Dep’t of Human Serv., 2014 IL App (4th) 130508-U, 2014 WL 2481912 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014) (SNAP overpayment)
Crystal Food & Liquor, Inc. v. Howard Consultants, Inc., 658 N.E.2d 1279 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995) (disqualification from WIC) Text
INDIANA
Perdue v. Gargano, 964 N.E.2d 825 (Ind. 2012) (Nutrition assistance is a “property interests” under the Due Process Clause) Text
Balls v. State, 725 N.E.2d 450 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000) (stolen food stamps) Text
KENTUCKY
Kroger Ltd. P’ship I v. Cabinet for Health and Family Services, No. 2011-CA-002160-MR, 2013 WL 3968554 (Ky. Ct. App. 2013) (disqualification from WIC) Text
Korner v. Com., Cabinet for Health and Family Services, No. 2009-CA-002043-MR, 2010 WL 3810839 (Ky. Ct. App. Oct. 1, 2010) (disqualification of grocery store from state food programs)
Kroger Ltd. P’ship I v. Cabinet For Health & Family Servs., No. 2007-CA-002590-MR, 2009 WL 414032(Ky. Ct. App. Feb. 20, 2009) (disqualification from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
Kroger Ltd. P’ship I v. Cabinet for Health & Family Servs., No. 2006-CA-001702-MR, 2007 WL 4553667 (Ky. Ct. App. Dec. 28, 2007) (disqualification from WIC)
Holsinger v. Kroger V-338, No. 2006-CA-000262-MR, 2007 WL 625352 (Ky. Ct. App. Mar. 02, 2007) (WIC)
Andy’s Mkt No. 1 v. Kentucky, No. 2005-CA-001642-MR, 2006 WL 2787458 (Ky. Ct. App. Sept. 29, 2006) (WIC)
Kroger Ltd. P’ship I v. Cabinet for Health Servs., 174 S.W.3d 516 (Ky. Ct. App. 2005) (disqualification from WIC) Text
K & P Grocery, Inc. v. Kentucky, 103 S.W.3d 701 (Ky. Ct. App. 2002) (suspension from WIC) Text
Com., Cabinet for Human Res., Dep’t of Health Serv. v. Kanter, 898 S.W.2d 508 (Ky. Ct. App. 1995) (disqualification from WIC) Text
LOUISIANA
Roque v. State, 273 So.3d 1252 (La. Ct. App. 4th Cir. 2019) (reduction of SNAP benefits) Text
Perry v. State Dep’t of Children & Family Serv., 215 So.3d 452 (La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2017) (judicial review of SNAP benefits termination) Text
Mosby v. State through Dep’t of Soc. Serv., 28,913 (La. App. 2 Cir. 12/11/96); 684 So. 2d 1066 (failure to cooperate in determining eligibility for food stamp benefits) Text
MAINE
Wheaton v. Dep’t of Health & Human Serv., 943 A.2d 568, 2008 ME 48 (Me. 2008) (divorce settlement precludes plaintiff from SNAP eligibility) Text
Maine Care Serv., Inc. v. Dep’t of Human Serv., CIV.A. AP-00-076, 2001 WL 1707299 (Me. Super. Ct. Sept. 12, 2001) (termination of participation in the Child and Adult Food Care Program)
MARYLAND
Christopher v. Montgomery County Dep’t. of Health & Human Serv., 849 A.2d 46 (Md. 2004) (income restrictions; Food and Nutrition Services) Text
MASSACHUSETTS
Ramzi, Inc. v. Dep’t of Public Health, 85 Mass.App.Ct. 353, 10 N.E.3d 139 (Mass. App. Ct. 2014) (Department must notify store owner of WIC violations before terminating vendor status) Text
Burke v. Comm’r of Dep’t of Transitional Assistance, 84 Mass.App.Ct. 1122 (Mass. App. Ct. 2013) (whether state may permanently purged SNAP benefits from recipient’s account) Text
Abod v. McIntire, CIV.A. 98-2879D, 1999 WL 140096 (Mass. Super. Ct. Mar. 3, 1999) (calculating countable income for food stamp purposes)
MICHIGAN
Shahid v. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 333 Mich.App. 267 (Mich. Ct. App. 2020) (disqualification of store participation in SNAP) Text
Pontiac Food Ctr. v. Dep’t of Cmty Health, 766 N.W.2d 42 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008) (purpose of WIC) Text
MINNESOTA
In re New Am. Dev. Ctr., No. A22-1506, 2023 WL 4553423, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. July 17, 2023) (is relator’s food-service method reimbursable under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program) Text
State v. Likness, No. A22-1667, 2023 WL 3807474, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. June 5, 2023), review denied (Sept. 27, 2023) (wrongfully obtain public assistance) Text
Youth Leadership Acad., No. A22-0378, 2023 WL 1941593, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Feb. 13, 2023) (challenging Minnesota Department of Education’s decision to deny plaintiff’s application to be a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program) Text
Partners in Nutrition, No. A22-0965, 2023 WL 2662346, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 3, 2023) (challenging Minnesota Department of Education’s decisions regarding plaintiff’s involvement in the Child and Adult Care Food Program) Text
Saunders v. St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services, No. 69DU-CV-18-1730, 2020 WL 522169 (Minn. Ct. App. 2020) (failure to hold timely benefit reduction hearing, standing) Text
Verhein v. Piper, 917 N.W.2d 96 (Minn. Ct. App. 2018) (statutory required random drug testing as prerequisite for receiving benefits) Text
Partners in Nutrition’s Appeal of Disapproval of Site Expansion in CACFP Program, 904 N.W.2d 223 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017) (federal daycare nutrition program) Text
Sanchez v. St. Louis County Public Health, No. A15-1908, 2016 WL 2946257 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017) (SNAP overpayment) Text
Children’s Advocate Programs, Inc. v. Minnesota Dept. of Educ., No. A10-1115, 2011 WL 1833023 (Minn. Ct. App. 2011) (stream of Child and Adult Care Food Program funds) Text
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. v. Minn. Dep’t. of Health, 705 N.W.2d 181 (Minn. 2005) (disqualification from WIC) Text
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. v. Minn. Dep’t. of Health, No. A04-548, 2004 WL 2340189 (Minn. Ct. App. Oct. 19, 2004) (disqualification from WIC)
Saif Food Mkt. v. Minn. Dep’t. of Health, 664 N.W.2d 428 (Minn. Ct. App. 2003) (disqualification from WIC) Text
Matter of Whitney’s Mkt., C1-97-1215, 1998 WL 15911 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 20, 1998) (disqualification from supplemental food program)
MISSISSIPPI
Perkins v. Mississippi Dept. of Human Services, 145 So.3d 670 (Miss. 2014) (SNAP jurisdiction and procedure) Text
Hudson v. Jones Cnty. Bd. Of Supervisors, 77 So.3d 1148 (Miss. Ct. App. 2011) (SNAP recipient lacks standing to challenge move of county department of human services office) Text
MISSOURI
M.A.H. v. Missouri Dept. of Social Services, 447 S.W.3d 694 (Mo. Ct. App. 2014) (SNAP overpayment hearing) Text
Pearman v. Department of Social Services, 48 S.W.3d 54 (Mo. Ct. App. 2001) (appeal of denial of food stamps) Text
MONTANA
McGee v. State Dept. of Public Health & Human Services, 388 Mont. 129 (Mont. 2017) (appeal of termination of SNAP benefits, eligibility requirement) Text
Carrico v. Montana Bd. of Public Assistance, 385 Mont. 538 (Mont. 2016) (appeal of reduction of SNAP benefits) Text
NEBRASKA
State v. Burke, 8760 NW 2d 922 (Neb. Ct. App. 2016) (unlawfully obtaining SNAP assistance) Text
NEVADA
Bannister v. Eighth Judicial District Court in and for County of Clark, No. 76773-COA, 2019 WL 7270793 (Nev. Ct. App. 2019) (eviction, exempt from community service because SNAP recipient) Text
Carter v. State, 422 P.3d 1233 (Nev. 2018) (SNAP fraud) Text
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Petition of Hagenbuch, 153 A.3d 913 (N.H. 2017) (proceeds from an irrevocable trust is not considered income under SNAP) Text
In re Kalar, 162 N.H. 314, 27 A.3d 756 (N.M. 2011) (SNAP benefit eligibility) Text
NEW JERSEY
Ocean County Board of Social Services, Department of Human Services v. A.H., No. A-2481-18T1 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. 2020) (SNAP benefit disqualification) Text
Grocery v. New Jersey Dep’t of Health and Senior Servs., No. 09-45, 2010 WL 4740012 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Nov. 24, 2010) (denial of vender to participate in WIC)
Cmty. Agencies Corp of N.J. v. N.J. Dep’t of Agric., No. 07-13-963, 2010 WL 134794 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Jan. 15, 2010) (termination from CACFP)
In re Camben County Council on Econ. Opportunity, #08-07-035, 2009 WL 1675480 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. June 17, 2009) (termination of participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program)
Maisonet v. New Jersey Dep’t of Human Serv., Div. of Family Dev., 657 A.2d 1209 (1995) (jurisdiction over food stamp claims) Text
NEW MEXICO
Calles v. New Mexico Human Services Dept., No. 32,076, 2012 WL 4442516 (N.M. Ct. App. 2012) (denial of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits) Text
Waters-Haskins v. New Mexico Human Servs. Dep’t, Income Support Div., 2009-NMSC-031, 146 N.M. 391, 210 P.3d 817 (N.M. 2009) (overpaid in food stamp benefits) Text
NEW YORK
Matter of Carola B.-M. v. N.Y. State Office of Temp. & Disability Assistance, 200 A.D.3d 1675 (App. Div. 2021) (student may be eligible for SNAP if they are either physically or mentally unfit or were assigned to or placed in an institution of higher education as part of a Job Training Partnership Act program) Text
Palero Food Corp. v. Zucker, 186 A.D.3d 493, 129 N.Y.S.3d 104 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020) (WIC vendors bring punitive class action) Text
Leggio v. Devine, 34 N.Y.3d 448, 143 N.E.3d 1084 (N.Y. 2020) (SNAP eligibility and benefit calculations based on recipient’s college aged children) Text
Lau v. Human Resources Administration, 168 A.D.3d 565, 92 N.Y.S.3d 236 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019) (SNAP and due process)
Cavetti v. Proud, 139 A.D.3d 1054, 34 N.Y.S.3d 84 (N.Y. Spp. Div. 2016) (Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s adjusted standard utility allowances applicable to SNAP) Text
Lattuca v. Lattuca, 129 A.D.3d 1683, 14 N.Y.S.3d 843 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015) (food stamps should be included in child support valuation) Text
Graves v. Doar, 879 N.Y.S.2d 204 (N.Y. App. Div. 2009) (reduction of food stamp benefits) Text
Alvarino v. Wing, 684 N.Y.S.2d 845 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1998) aff’d, 261 A.D.2d 255 (N.Y. App. Div. 1999) (dispute over eligibility for federal food stamp benefits) Text
Czerwiak v. Wing, 245 A.D.2d 1098 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997) (eligibility for food stamp program benefits) Text
Top Lube, Inc. v. Erie County Dep’t of Health, 214 A.D.2d 974 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995) (excessive pricing and termination of WIC contract) Text
NORTH CAROLINA
Lisa Lincoln & Honeybees Creative Ctr. v. N.C. Dep’t. of Health & Human Servs, 616 S.E.2d 622 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005) (reimbursement of low cost school lunch money) Text
NORTH DAKOTA
Nienow v. Anderson, 828 N.W.2d 539 (N.D. 2013) (appealing department’s decision to reduce SNAP benefits) Text
Ennis v. North Dakota Dept. of Human Services, 820 N.W.2d 714 (N.D. 2012) (purchase of truck allowed in income calculation for SNAP eligibility) Text
Schmidt v. Ward County Soc. Serv. Bd., 634 N.W.2d 506 (N.D. 2001) (child’s conservatorship funds and eligibility for food stamps) Text
Barnett v. N. Dakota Dep’t of Human Serv., 551 N.W.2d 557 (N.D. 1996) (disqualification from receiving food stamps) Text
OHIO
State v. Pack, No. 28459, 2020 WL 6536982 (Ohio Ct. App. 2020) (illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Mott, No. 2019CA0116, 2020 WL 6158450 (Ohio Ct. App. 2020) (Illegal use of WIC benefits) Text
State v. Mahvi, No. 2017-G-0140, 2018 WL 644638 (Ohio Ct. App. 2018) (Illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Lucero, No. 2018-CA-26, 2018 WL 6016738 (Ohio Ct. App. 2018) (Illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Coleman, Nos. 28640, 28641, 2018 WL 2246233 (Ohio Ct. App. 2018) (Illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Agee, 98 N.E.3d 1272 (Ohio Ct. App. 2017) (insufficient evidence to support SNAP trafficking conviction) Text
State v. Chamblin, 59 N.E.3d 537 (Ohio Ct. App. 2016) (Sentencing condition for illegal use of SNAP benefits overbroad) Text
State v. Atkins, No. 12-CA-39, 2014 WL 1340034 (Ohio Ct. App. 2014) (Illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Davis, No. 12 MA 120, 2013 WL 5503166 (Ohio Ct. App. 2013) (Illegal use of SNAP benefits) Text
State v. Moujib, No. 09CA009642, 2010 WL 307615 (Ohio Ct. App. Aug. 9, 2010) (illegal use of WIC program benefits)
Ohio v. Kanj, No. 09CA009554, 2010 WL 1016118 (Ohio Ct. App. Mar. 22, 2010) (unauthorized transactions with food stamps card)
Stoyer v. Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Servs., No. 09AP-236, 2009 -Ohio- 6662, 2009 WL 4861444 (Ohio Ct. App. Dec. 17, 2009) (reduction in food stamp benefits)
Ohio v. NRAG, L.L.C., No. CA2008-12-043, 2009 WL 2488935, 2009 Ohio 4137 (Ohio Ct. App. Aug. 17, 2009) (illegally allowing food stamps to purchase beer)
Ohio v. Hall, No. 90366, 2009 WL 270523, 2009 -Ohio- 462 (Ohio Ct. App. February 05, 2009) (fraud in WIC)
Primus v. Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Serv., 2003-Ohio-5704 (recipient not entitled to food stamps)
Reiter Dairy, Inc. v. Ohio Dept. of Health, No. 01AP-944, 2002 WL 977294, 2002 -Ohio- 2402 (Ohio Ct. App. May 14, 2002) (breach of contract)
Lexington Supermarket, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 84 F. Supp. 2d 886 (S.D. Ohio 1999) (disqualification from WIC) Text
Forester v. Ohio Dep’t of Human Serv., 702 N.E.2d 959 (Ohio Ct. App. 1997) (disqualification from participation in the food stamp program) Text
State v. Habash, No. 17072, 1996 WL 37754, at *1 (Ohio Ct. App. Jan. 31, 1996) (trafficking in food stamps)
State v. Midtown Ctr. Mkt., No. 68508, 1996 WL 11315, at *1 (Ohio Ct. App. Jan. 11, 1996)
Frank v. Ohio Dep’t of Human Serv., 673 N.E.2d 653 (Ohio Ct. App. 1996) (disqualification from food stamp program) Text
OREGON
State v. Bolton, 313 Or. App. 41, 493 P.3d 1116 (2021) (unlawfully obtaining SNAP) Text
State v. Warren, 287 Or.App. 159 (Or. Ct. App. 2017) (unlawfully obtaining SNAP) Text
State v. Keller, 281 Or.App. 774 (Or. Ct. App. 2016) (unlawful disposal of SANP benefits) Text
DeLeon, Inc. v. Department of Human Services, 220 Or.App. 542 (Or. Ct. App. 2008) (overturning alleged WIC violations) Text
PENNSYLVANIA
Burda v. Dept. of Human Services, No. 162 C.D. 2019, 2019 WL 6873638 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2019) (termination of SNAP benefits) Text
Obimak Enterprise v. Dept. of Health, 200 A.3d 119 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2018) (disqualification of store participation in WIC) Text
Randy & Dayleen v. Dept. of Health, No. 1221 C.D. 2017, 2018 WL 2142667 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2018) (disqualification of store participation in WIC) Text
William Penn School Dist. v. Dep’t of Educ., 902 A.2d 583 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2006) (recovering school lunch funds) Text
P & C No. 139 v. Dep’t of Health, 822 A.2d 881 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2003) (recertification for the School Meal and Child Nutrition Program) Text
Giant Food Stores, LLC v. Dep’t of Health, 808 A.2d 299 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2002 (denial of store to participate in WIC) Text
Valesky’s Mkt. v. Dep’t of Health, 779 A.2d 1251 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001) (participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) Text
B.B. Kim’s Mkt., Inc. v. Dep’t of Health, Div. of Women, Infants & Children (WIC), 762 A.2d 1134 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2000) (dispute over participation in WIC) Text
Giant Food Stores, Inc. v. Com. Dep’t of Health, 713 A.2d 177 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1998) (dispute over recertification as WIC retailer) Text
RHODE ISLAND
Plante v. Rhode Island Dept. of Human Services, No. Civ.A. 97-0004, 2003 WL 1227224 (R.I. 2003) (SNAP eligibility)
Woods v. Rhode Island Dept. of Human Services, No. PC 2002-1599, 2002 WL 31867876 (R.I. 2002) (income reporting for SNAP benefits)
Genao v. State, C.A. NO. 96-6276, 1997 WL 839918 (R.I. Super. Ct. May 9, 1997) (disqualification from Women, Infants, & Children Program)
TENNESSEE
Bennett v. Tennessee Dep’t of Hum. Servs., No. W2023-01200-COA-R3-CV, 2024 WL 3876327, at *1 (Tenn. Ct. App. Aug. 20, 2024) (challenge of the Tennessee Department of Human Services denial of SNAP application recertification) Text
Dubuclet v. Tennessee Dept. of Human Services, No. M2018-01309-COA-R3-CV, 2019 WL 3854932 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2019) (termination of SNAP benefits) Text
Ross Prods. Div. Abbott Labs. v. Tennessee, No. M2006-01113-COA-R3-CV, 2007 WL 4322016 (Tenn. Ct. App. Dec. 05, 2007) (WIC)
TEXAS
Coleman v. State, 696 S.W.3d 148 (Tex. App. 2023) (illegal possession/transfer of SNAP EBT) Text
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Xerox State & Loc. Sols., Inc., 663 S.W.3d 569 (Tex. 2023) (retailers brought action against SNAP EBT contractor for reimbursements of purchases customers made under SNAP with the EBT system was down) Text
McCelland v. Texas Health & Human Services Commission, — S.W.3d —, No. 01-20-00302-CV, 2021 WL 4466011 (Tex. App. 2021) (appeal of SNAP benefits denial) Text
D Magazine Partners, L.P. v. Rosenthal, No. 05-19-01525-CV, 2021 WL 2351169 (Tex. App. 2021) (defamation and SNAP) Text
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc., No. 05-18-01421-CV, 2020 WL 6696372 (Tex. App. 2020) (recovery of losses due to EBT system malfunction) Text
D Magazine Partners, L.P., v. Rosenthal, 529 S.W.3d 429 (Tex. 2017) (defamation and SNAP) Text
Janek v. Gonzalez, No. 03-11-00113-CV, 2013 WL 1748495 (Tex. App. 2013) Text
Kastner v. Texas Bd. of Law Examiners, Nos. 03-10-00355-CV, 03-10-00462-CV, 2011 WL 3659146 (Tex. App. 2011) (using receipt of SNAP benefits to prove indigency) Text
Bonilla v. Texas, No. 14-08-00289-CR, 2010 WL 2195440 (Tex. App. June 3, 2010) (conviction for food stamp fraud)
Bonilla v. Texas, No. 14-08-00289-CR, 2010 WL 307891 (Tex. App. Jan. 28, 2010) (conviction for food stamp fraud)
Dorsey v. State, No. 05-93-00900-CR, 1995 WL 376792, at *1 (Tex. App. June 5, 1995) (unlawful possession of food stamps)
VIRGINIA
Burrell v. Commonwealth, 50 Va. App. 72, 646 S.E.2d 35 (2007) (food stamp fraud) Text
Foodland v. State ex rel. WV Dep’t of Health & Human Res., Bureau of Pub. Health/Women, Infant & Children’s (WIC) Supplemental Food Program, 532 S.E.2d 661 (W. Va. 2000) (disqualification from WIC)
WASHINGTON
State v. Gray, 428 P.3d 360 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018) (unlawful redemption of food stamps) Text
Green v. State, Dep’t of Soc. & Health Servs., 163 Wash. App. 494 (2011) (challenge to calculation monthly benefits under Department Of Social and Health Services food assistance program) Text
State v. Spurgeon, 159 Wash. App. 1032 (2011) (unlawful redemption of food stamps) Text
WEST VIRGINIA
Hairston v. West Virginia Dep’t of Health & Human Resources Bd. of Review, No. 20-0326, 2021 WL 982643 (W. Va. 2021) (appeal of denial of SNAP benefits) Text
Hudson v. Bowling, 232 W.Va. 282 (W. Va. 2013) (overpayment of SNAP benefits) Text
Shackleford v. West Virginia Dep’t of Health & Human Resources, No. 13-0139, 2013 WL 5525803 (W. Va. 2013) (appeal of SNAP benefit reduction) Text
Foodland v. State ex rel. WV Dep’t of Health & Human Resources, 207 W.Va. 392 (W.Va. 2000) (appeal of sanctions due to overcharging WIC recipients) Text
WISCONSIN
Young Minds Christian Preparatory Sch. v. Wisconsin Dep’t of Pub. Instruction, 363 Wis. 2d 655 (Wis. Ct. App. 2015) (repay funds under National School Lunch Program) Text
Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ, Inc. v. State Dep’t of Pub. Instruction, 359 Wis. 2d 675, No. 2014AP293 (Wis. Ct. App. 2014) (reimbursements for its school meals program) Text
Barakat v. Wisconsin Dep’t of Health & Soc. Serv., 530 N.W.2d 392 (Wis. Ct. App. 1995) (disqualification from WIC) Text
PUERTO RICO
Super Ahorro Eliud, Inc. v. Programa WIC, Caso Número: 2017–0438 y 2017–0448, 2019 WL 3892664 (P.R. 2019) (appeal of denial of WIC vendor status)