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Pfizer Inc. v. Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-300 2d Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
 

Issue: Whether the Second Circuit erred by failing to apply as written a federal statute, 11 U.S.C. § 524(g)(4)(A)(ii), governing asbestos-related claims in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, by construing the phrase “arises by reason of” as invoking only a legal standard rather than a factual inquiry, thereby limiting its scope in a manner that is contrary to its plain terms and that frustrates the congressional purposes of the statute.

DateProceedings and Orders
Sep 4 2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 11, 2012)
Oct 24 2012DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 9, 2012.
Nov 6 2012Response Requested . (Due December 6, 2012)
Dec 6 2012Brief of respondent Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, PC in opposition filed.
Dec 18 2012Reply of petitioner Pfizer Inc. filed.
Dec 19 2012DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 11, 2013.
Jan 14 2013The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.