| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-1309 | 5th Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2017 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the respondents in this case.
Issues: (1) Whether a RICO fraud plaintiff must prove reliance in order to establish causation, as this Court held in Bridge v. Phoenix Bond & Indemnity, or whether reliance is no longer required; and (2) whether, to certify a RICO fraud class action, the plaintiff must show that reliance is a common issue because virtually all class members would have relied, or whether it is sufficient to show merely that it “follows logically” that some class members would have relied.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Feb 02 2017 | Application (16A788) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 27, 2017 to March 29, 2017, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| Feb 15 2017 | Application (16A788) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until March 29, 2017. |
| Mar 06 2017 | Application (16A788) to extend further the time from March 29, 2017 to April 28, 2017, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| Mar 07 2017 | Application (16A788) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until April 28, 2017. |
| Apr 28 2017 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 1, 2017) |
| May 08 2017 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for petitioners. |
| May 23 2017 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including July 24, 2017. |
| May 31 2017 | Brief amicus curiae of Professor Mark Moller filed. |
| Jun 01 2017 | Brief amici curiae of Independent Associates filed. |
| Jun 01 2017 | Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed. |
| Jul 24 2017 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including July 27, 2017. |
| Jul 27 2017 | Brief of respondents Juan R. Torres, et al. in opposition filed. |
| Aug 14 2017 | Reply of petitioners S.G.E. Management, et al. filed. |
| Aug 16 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/25/2017. |
| Oct 02 2017 | Petition DENIED. |
