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· 3/9/2022

Eric Hixson v. State

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  • concluding that recognizing standing of association to challenge insurance regulation affecting members effectuates purposes of Rule 17(a)
  • finding actual controversy where there was \a dispute over an official interpretation of a statute and the validity of a regulation promulgated pursuant to that interpretation\
  • party has standing when alleging “injury within the area of concern of the statute or regulatory scheme under which the injurious action has occurred”
  • to establish standing to challenge governmental action, alleged injury must fall \within the area of concern of the statute or regulatory scheme\
  • MAIIAB was a real party in interest; allowing associational standing avoids multiplicity of actions and insures the interests of the members
  • “In order for a court to entertain a petition for declaratory relief, an ‘actual controversy’ sufficient to withstand a motion to dismiss must appear on the pleadings”

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