Simmons v. Himmelreich

Simmons v. Himmelreich

Argued March 22, 2016
Decided June 6, 2016
Full case name Jermaine Simmons, et al., Petitioners v. Walter J. Himmelreich
Docket nos. 15–109
Citations

578 U.S. ___ (more)

Opinion announcement Opinion announcement
Court membership
Case opinions
Majority Sotomayor, joined by unanimous
Laws applied
Federal Tort Claims Act

Simmons v. Himmelreich, 578 U.S. ___ (2016), was a United States Supreme Court case regarding inmates suing under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).[1][2]

Opinion of the Court

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor authored the unanimous decision holding that Himmelreich's second lawsuit can proceed, even after the first suit was dismissed under an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act.[2]

References

  1. SCOTUSblog coverage
  2. 1 2 Simmons v. Himmelreich, No. 15–109, 578 U.S. ____ (2016).

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