Rose v. Stephens Institute

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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Merits Stage

Divided panel of Ninth Circuit affirms denial of summary judgment in False Claims Act case concerning the materiality standard in Escobar

August 24, 2018

Click here to view the opinion.

U.S. Chamber urges Ninth Circuit to strictly apply precedent in order to avoid costly litigation for businesses

June 6, 2017

Click here to view the Chamber's amicus brief.

John P. Elwood and Ralph C. Mayrell of Vinson & Elkins LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Case Documents

Order Denying Summary Judgment -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (USDC - Northern District of California).pdf

Certification Order -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (USDC - Northern District of California).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf

United States Amicus Brief -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf

Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Amicus Brief -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf

Veterans Education Success Amicus Brief -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf

National Nurses United Amicus Brief -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf

Opinion -- Rose v. Stephens Institute (Ninth Circuit).pdf