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Before EDMONDSON and PRYOR, Circuit Judges, and CAMP,*fn1 District Judge.
This appeal concerns the denial of a motion for an order to show cause why Dr. Robert Kolbusz should not be held in contempt for violating an injunction that barred physicians from prosecuting claims released as part of the settlement of a national class action. A class of physicians had complained that Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Inc., and its member plans had engaged in a scheme to deny, delay, and reduce payments to the physicians. As part of the settlement, the physicians agreed to release the Blue Cross plans from all claims arising from or related to the class action and settlement agreement, and the district court permanently enjoined the class members from prosecuting released claims against the Blue Cross plans. Health Care Service Corporation contends that Kolbusz violated the permanent injunction by prosecuting a complaint against the Corporation in an Illinois court, and the Corporation moved for an order to show cause why Kolbusz should not be held in contempt. The district court denied the motion with respect to Kolbusz’s claims of tortious interference and defamation. With respect to Kolbusz’s claim of breach of contract, the district court ruled that Kolbusz’s claim was released in the settlement of the class action and afforded Kolbusz 20 days to withdraw that claim voluntarily to avoid contempt proceedings. The Corporation appeals the denial of its motion as to Kolbusz’s tort claims, and Kolbusz cross-appeals the decision about his claim of breach of contract. We dismiss the cross-appeal for lack of jurisdiction because the decision to afford Kolbusz 20 days to withdraw his claim of breach of contract is not a final or otherwise appealable order. We reverse the decision that Kolbusz is not enjoined from prosecuting his tort claims, and we remand for further proceedings.
