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Volkswagen Group of America Inc. v. Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, Florida

Petition for certiorari denied on November 15, 2021

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-994 9th Cir. 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. CVSG: 9/27/2021

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
01/21/2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 25, 2021)
01/26/2021Waiver of right of respondent The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, Florida, et al. to respond filed.
02/03/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/19/2021.
02/04/2021Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al.
02/16/2021Response Requested. (Due March 18, 2021)
02/16/2021Brief amici curiae of International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, and European Association of Automotive Suppliers filed.
02/16/2021Brief amici curiae of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association filed.
02/16/2021Brief amici curiae of Former Environmental Protection Agency Officials, et al. filed.
02/22/2021Brief amici curiae of Alliance for Automotive Innovation and National Automobile Dealers Association filed.
03/18/2021Brief of respondents The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, Florida, et al. in opposition filed.
04/06/2021Reply of petitioners Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)
04/07/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/23/2021.
04/26/2021The Acting Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration of this petition.
09/27/2021Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
10/11/2021Supplemental brief of petitioners Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)
10/13/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/29/2021.
11/01/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/5/2021.
11/08/2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/12/2021.
11/15/2021Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.