Hemi Group v. City of New York
Holding
New York City cannot use the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act to collect damages against out-of-state internet vendors who fail to pay city cigarette taxes.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 5-3, in an opinion by John Roberts on Jan 25, 2010. Justice Ginsburg joined the opinion of the Court in part. Justices Breyer, Stevens, and Kennedy dissented. Justice Sotomayor took no part in the decision.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Hemi Group, LLC and Kai Gauchupin
- Brief for Respondent City of New York
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Hemi Group, LLC and Kai Gauchupin
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the States of Indiana, Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming in Support of Respondent
- Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae the Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids and Accompanying Brief in Support of Respondent
- Petitioners’ Supplemental Brief in Response to the Brief of Amicus Curiae the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
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Recommended Citation: Hemi Group v. City of New York, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/hemi-group-v-city-of-new-york/