October Term 2022 · Docket 22-381
Does a RICO injury occur where the victim lives or where the property sits?
The parties dispute whether a civil RICO injury happens at the victim's home state or at the location of the damaged property.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official Court opinion was verified.
The arguments, in order
This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.
Argument 1 ·
What happened at the argument
Mr. Levy argued that RICO injury occurs at the plaintiff's domicile.
Mr. Kennedy argued that RICO injury occurs where the property is located.
Justice Thomas questioned whether all property injuries accrue at the domicile.
Justice Jackson asked about the relevance of the Chattanooga case.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 45-49 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 45-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 17-33 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 17-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 47-49 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 47-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 35-39 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 35-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 15-29 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 15-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-43 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 27-39 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 27-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 45-53 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 45-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 7-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 7-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 51-1
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
This case tests the geographic scope of civil RICO claims. The Court must define where an injury occurs for jurisdictional purposes.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 25, 2023.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-51
What each side wants
the side that brought the case wants the Court to hold that injury occurs at the victim's domicile.
the opposing side wants the Court to hold that injury occurs where the property is located.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
What each side says
the side that brought the case argues that RICO injury attaches to the victim's home state under common law.
the opposing side argues that RICO injury attaches to the location of the damaged property.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
What the justices asked
Justice Jackson asked if the principle from RJR Nabisco directs injury to the person.
Chief Justice Roberts asked why the injury cannot be considered domestic given the connections.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 45-49 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 45-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 17-33 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 17-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 47-49 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 47-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 35-39 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 35-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 15-29 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 15-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-43 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 27-39 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 27-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 45-53 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 45-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 7-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 7-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 51-1
Why it matters
This dispute defines the geographic reach of federal civil RICO jurisdiction. It determines which state courts hear these specific economic claims. It shapes the balance between domestic and foreign property interests.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 45-49 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 45-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 17-33 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 17-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 47-49 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 47-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 35-39 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 35-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 15-29 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 15-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-43 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 27-39 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 27-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 45-53 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 45-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 7-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 7-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 51-1
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Verified official opinions and orders
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 37, lines 35-31 — Transcript, file page 37, lines 35-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 23-25 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 23-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-13 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 45-47 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 45-47
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.