Sangeeta Shastry

2 months ago | mondaq.com | Daphne O'Connor |Frank Cruz-Alvarez |Molly McGrath |Sangeeta Shastry

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decisionthat although the Racketeer Influenced and Corruption OrganizationsAct (RICO) does not permit recovery for personal injuries, it doespermit claims for business or property loss resulting frompersonal injuries. Medical Marijuana Inc., et al. v. Horn. The Court's interpretation of section 1964(c) purports toresolve a circuit split over this question and could significantlybroaden the scope of damages available under RICO.