Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-210 |
Apr 14, 2008 Tr. |
Jun 9, 2008 | TBD | Thomas | OT 2007 |
Issue: Whether plaintiffs who did not rely on but were nonetheless harmed by false statements made to third parties can establish proximate cause in a civil RICO action.
Judgment: Affirmed, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on June 9, 2008.
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Briefs and Documents
- Brief for Petitioner John Bridge, et al.
- Brief for Respondent Phoenix Bond & Indemnity Company, et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner John Bridge, et al.
- Brief for the McKesson Corporation in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Washington Legal Foundation in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the International Association of Insurance Receivers in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the States of Connecticut, Arizona, Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondent
- Opinion below (7th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Amicus brief of McKesson Corporation (in support of the petitioner)