Pfizer Inc. v. India
United States Supreme Court
434 U.S. 308 (1978)
- Written by Haley Gintis, JD
Facts
The government of India (plaintiff), with whom the United States was at peace, brought an antitrust claim against Pfizer Inc. (defendant). The claim alleged antitrust violations. Pfizer argued that India did not have standing to litigate the claim because a foreign nation could not sue in a United States’ court for damages under the United States’ antitrust laws. The district court found that India had standing, and the court of appeals affirmed. The matter was appealed. The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Stewart, J.)
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