United States Ninth Circuit
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. FDA, 13-17131
In a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case, the en banc court held that a de novo standard of review applies when reviewing summary judgment decisions in FOIA cases. The court overruled prior contrary circuit precedent, declined to reach any other issues, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
Appellate Information
- Published 2016/09/02
Judges
- PER CURIAM
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit