American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League

560 U.S. 183 · Decided May 24, 2010 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League was decided on May 24, 2010 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2009-052, docket 2009-052-01.

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