The Injury-In-Fact Test Post-Spokeo | Practical Law

The Injury-In-Fact Test Post-Spokeo | Practical Law

The US Supreme Court's recent decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins clarified the injury-in-fact test to establish standing to sue in federal court. The case has significant implications for litigants involved in lawsuits seeking redress solely for statutory violations, particularly in the class action context.

The Injury-In-Fact Test Post-Spokeo

Practical Law Article w-002-8687 (Approx. 7 pages)

The Injury-In-Fact Test Post-Spokeo

by Lori L. Pines, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 01 Aug 2016 • USA (National/Federal)
The US Supreme Court's recent decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins clarified the injury-in-fact test to establish standing to sue in federal court. The case has significant implications for litigants involved in lawsuits seeking redress solely for statutory violations, particularly in the class action context.