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Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft v. Ohio, ex rel. Yost

Petition for certiorari denied on November 15, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-312 Ohio N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Clean Air Act preempts state and local governments from regulating manufacturers’ post-sale, nationwide updates to vehicle emission systems.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Aug 27 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 30, 2021)
Sep 03 2021Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al.
Sep 14 2021Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 30, 2021 to November 1, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.
Sep 15 2021Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 1, 2021.
Sep 30 2021Brief amici curiae of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc., et al. filed.
Sep 30 2021Brief amici curiae of International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, et al. filed.
Sep 30 2021Brief amici curiae of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, et al. filed.
Sep 30 2021Brief amici curiae of Former Environmental Protection Agency, et al. filed.
Oct 08 2021Brief of respondent State of Ohio ex rel. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General in opposition filed.
Oct 26 2021Reply of petitioners Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Oct 27 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/12/2021.
Nov 15 2021Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.