United States Sixth Circuit

Computer manufacturer failed to demonstrate a "pattern of racketeering" under 18 USC 1961 - 1968 where it could only claim one instance of wrongdoing - theft of computer chips - but no others that could serve as predicate acts under the RICO statute.

Appellate Information

• Argued 12/05/2000
• Decided 01/11/2001
• Published 01/11/2001

Judges

• Before:  MERRITT, NELSON, and BATCHELDER, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Sixth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Larry A. Sykes (argued and briefed), David C. Schwetschenau (briefed), Stoll, Keenon & Park, Lexington, KY, for Appellants.


• For Appellees:
  
• Charles W. Curry (argued and briefed), Thomas K. Herren (briefed), Herren & Adams, Lexington, KY, for Appellee.