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Arzoumanian v. Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft AG

Petition for certiorari denied on June 10, 2013
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-9 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2012

Issue: Whether a state law concerning traditional state responsibilities, such as extending the statute of limitations and providing forum access for insurance claims, can be invalidated under the foreign affairs doctrine in the absence of a conflict with federal policy or an indication of federal intent to preempt the field.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
May 18 2012Application (11A1103) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 23, 2012 to July 22, 2012, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
May 22 2012Response to application from respondent Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft AG, a German Corporation filed.
May 23 2012Application (11A1103) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until June 22, 2012.
Jun 22 2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 1, 2012)
Jul 25 2012Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 31, 2012.
Jul 31 2012Brief amici curiae of Armenian Bar Association, et al. filed.
Aug 1 2012Brief amici curiae of Federal and State Legislators filed.
Aug 1 2012Brief amici curiae of California, et al. filed.
Aug 17 2012Brief of respondent Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Akthengesellschaft AG in opposition filed.
Aug 29 2012DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2012.
Aug 31 2012Reply of petitioners Harry Arzoumanian, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Oct 1 2012The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 10 2013Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
May 21 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 6, 2013.
May 23 2013Supplemental brief of petitioners Harry Arzoumanian, et al. filed. (Distributed) tbp
Jun 10 2013Petition DENIED.