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Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union

Oregon Supreme Court
Pending
August 5, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Oregon Supreme Court to hold that an insured may not bring an action for negligence per se against an insurer based on a violation of ORS 746.230.  Previously, the U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief successfully supporting review.

Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union

Oregon Supreme Court
Pending
August 5, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Oregon Supreme Court to hold that an insured may not bring an action for negligence per se against an insurer based on a violation of ORS 746.230.  Previously, the U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief successfully supporting review.

Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union

Oregon Supreme Court
Pending
August 5, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Oregon Supreme Court to hold that an insured may not bring an action for negligence per se against an insurer based on a violation of ORS 746.230.  Previously, the U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief successfully supporting review.

Kandil-Elsayed v. F & E Oil, Inc.

Michigan Supreme Court
Pending
July 29, 2022

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Michigan Supreme Court to reaffirm traditional open-and-obvious defense to premises liability.

Ruth v. Elderwood

New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Pending
July 29, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging New York Appellate Division to hold that New York’s repeal of COVID-liability protections is not retroactive.

PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Co. v. Lara

California Supreme Court
Decided
July 28, 2022

California Supreme Court denies review of decision exposing insurance companies to massive civil penalties.  The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus letter opposing this outcome.

PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Co. v. Lara

California Supreme Court
Decided
July 28, 2022

California Supreme Court denies review of decision exposing insurance companies to massive civil penalties.  The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus letter opposing this outcome.

Archer v. GrubHub, Inc.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided
July 27, 2022

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court holds that local delivery drivers do not fall within the Federal Arbitration Act’s narrow exception for transportation workers “engaged . . . in interstate commerce.” The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief supporting this result.

Archer v. GrubHub, Inc.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided
July 27, 2022

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court holds that local delivery drivers do not fall within the Federal Arbitration Act’s narrow exception for transportation workers “engaged . . . in interstate commerce.” The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief supporting this result.

Hangey v. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pending
July 21, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Pennsylvania Supreme Court to adopt a more rigorous standard for establishing state-court venue.

Haas v. Estate of Carter

Oregon Supreme Court
Pending
July 20, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Oregon Supreme Court to retain traditional but-for causation as the default tort causation standard.

National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Finnerty

Indiana Supreme Court
Decided
July 19, 2022

Indiana Supreme Court declines to adopt the apex doctrine as such, but holds that Indiana’s existing rules for protective orders can be used similarly to protect high-ranking corporate officials who lack unique relevant knowledge from abusive discovery.  The U.S. Chamber filed a brief supporting protection for such officials.

National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Finnerty

Indiana Supreme Court
Decided
July 19, 2022

Indiana Supreme Court declines to adopt the apex doctrine as such, but holds that Indiana’s existing rules for protective orders can be used similarly to protect high-ranking corporate officials who lack unique relevant knowledge from abusive discovery.  The U.S. Chamber filed a brief supporting protection for such officials.

Sullivan v. Werner Co.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pending
July 18, 2022

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hold that juries in products-liability cases may consider evidence that a product complies with government and industry safety standards.

Simon v. Larreategui

Ohio Supreme Court
Pending
July 18, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Ohio Supreme Court to hold that plaintiffs alleging manufacturing defects must rule out reasonable alternative causes of injury.

Cornell v. Desert Financial Credit Union

Arizona Supreme Court
Pending
July 15, 2022

U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Arizona Supreme Court to hold that a consumer contract can be modified, including the addition of an arbitration clause, by providing reasonable notice to the consumer if the consumer does not reject the modification in a timely fashion.

Wright v. ExxonMobil Oil Corp.

Washington Supreme Court
Pending
July 13, 2022

Washington Supreme Court agrees to hear case about the proper jury instructions regarding the known or obvious defense to premises liability. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the Court to grant review.

Wright v. ExxonMobil Oil Corp.

Washington Supreme Court
Pending
July 13, 2022

Washington Supreme Court agrees to hear case about the proper jury instructions regarding the known or obvious defense to premises liability. The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the Court to grant review.

Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. v. Donaldson

Missouri Supreme Court
Decided
July 12, 2022

Supreme Court of Missouri rejects requirement of special consideration for an arbitration agreement within a single, integrated contract and explains that even a one-sided agreement within a contract otherwise supported by mutual promises may not be unconscionable under Missouri law.  The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief in support of this result.

Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. v. Donaldson

Missouri Supreme Court
Decided
July 12, 2022

Supreme Court of Missouri rejects requirement of special consideration for an arbitration agreement within a single, integrated contract and explains that even a one-sided agreement within a contract otherwise supported by mutual promises may not be unconscionable under Missouri law.  The U.S. Chamber filed a coalition amicus brief in support of this result.

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