Case Updates
Fifth Circuit grants leave to appeal district court ruling that expanded strict liability under Texas law to platforms that facilitate sales by third parties
March 02, 2020
Click here to view the order.
U.S. Chamber urges Fifth Circuit to grant petition for permission to appeal from district court ruling that erroneously expanded strict liability to online marketplaces under Texas law
February 14, 2020
Click here to view the U.S. Chamber’s amicus brief. Scott A. Keller and Jeremy Evan Maltz of Baker Botts LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.
Case Documents
- Summary Judgment Order -- Gartner v. Amazon.com, Inc. (USDC - Southern District of Texas).pdf
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- McMillan v. Amazon.com, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- Order -- McMillan v. Amazon.com, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf