Podcasts May 20, 2024

Supreme Court to Settle Circuit Split Regarding RICO Damages Arising From Personal Injuries

RICO Report

Speakers

Callan G. Stein

Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein for a special podcast series, discussing the legal landscape surrounding the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

In this installment, Cal discusses an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case that will resolve a long-standing circuit split by determining whether recoverable RICO damages include those stemming from economic harm arising from personal injuries. Specific topics include:

  • The Horn case and the District and Circuit Courts’ rulings on RICO standing (1:10);

  • The “antecedent personal injury bar” and the Second Circuit’s rejection of it (7:00);

  • The distinction between bodily harm and economic harm flowing from personal injury (14:55);

  • The Circuit split and how the Supreme Court will resolve it (17:30); and

  • Impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on tort and products liability cases (22:53).