American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus’s Empirical Analysis
317 F.3d 334 · 2003
Citation profile
8 federal appellate · 13 district · 2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife · Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc. · Friends of the Earth Incorporateds v. Laidlaw Environmental Services Inc · Sierra Club v. Morton · Bennett v. Spear
Most-quoted passages
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“Although the complaint does not come right out and say that an end to mistreatment will bring about a change in the elephants’ behavior, this is a fair inference. It may also be inferred that if Rider wins, the elephants will no longer exhibit the physical effects of mistreatment. Rider then will be able to attend the circus without any aesthetic injury. It follows that Rider has alleged enough to show that his injuries will likely be redressed if he is successful on the merits.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“strongest case for standing is presented by Thomas Rider[.]” Id. at 335 . 10 . While the ASPCA, AWI, and FFA apparently wish to remain named plaintiffs in the caption of this case, plaintiffs' counsel confirmed during closing arguments that those organizations are no longer advancing a standing argument or seeking relief in this case. See 7-14-09 at 10:12-10:23 (”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“Based upon [Rider’s] desire to visit the elephants (which we must assume might include attending a performance of the circus), his experience with the elephants, his alleged ability to recognize the effects of mistreatment, and what an injunction would accomplish, Rider’s allegations are sufficient to withstand a motion to dismiss for lack of standing.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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