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Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft v. Ohio, ex rel. Yost

Petition for certiorari denied on November 15, 2021

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-312 Ohio N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Clean Air Act preempts state and local governments from regulating manufacturers" post-sale, nationwide updates to vehicle emission systems.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
08/27/2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 30, 2021)
09/03/2021Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al.
09/14/2021Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 30, 2021 to November 1, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.
09/15/2021Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 1, 2021.
09/30/2021Brief amici curiae of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc., et al. filed.
09/30/2021Brief amici curiae of International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, et al. filed.
09/30/2021Brief amici curiae of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, et al. filed.
09/30/2021Brief amici curiae of Former Environmental Protection Agency, et al. filed.
10/08/2021Brief of respondent State of Ohio ex rel. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General in opposition filed.
10/26/2021Reply of petitioners Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al. filed. (Distributed)
10/27/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/12/2021.
11/15/2021Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.