ALDF v. Veneman (2006)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Bruce A. Wagman; Howard M. Crystal; Katherine A. Meyer
Defendant's Attorney:
John S. Koppel; Michael J. Singer
3rd Party Amicus or Intervening Party:
National Association for Biomedical Research, Intervenor-Appellee
3rd Party Attorney:
Robert A. Long
Topic:
Zoo regulations/policy
Case File #:
04-15788
Jurisdiction:
United States
Year Case Filed:
2006
Name of the Document:
Ninth Circuit Opinion
Printible Version
In this federal action, plaintiffs (ALDF, the AWI, and three individuals) challenged the USDA's decision not to adopt a Draft Policy that would have provided guidance to zoos, research facilities, and other regulated entities in how to ensure the psychological well-being of on-human primates in order to comply with the Animal Welfare Act. While the district court found that the USDA's decision did not constitute a reviewable final agency decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the lower court did indeed have authority under the Administrative Procedures Act to review the agency's decision not to create a policy.
On June 4, 2007, the Court vacated the previous opinion and dismissed the appeal with prejudice. Two judges wrote separate opinions, concurring and dissenting in part.
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Opinion (filed 11/22/2006 ) (pdf file - 2.42 MB)
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Order granting sua sponte vote en banc (01/17/2007 ) (pdf file - 51.31 KB)
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Order dismissing appeal and the previous opinion (06/04/2007) (pdf file 31.69 KB)
Concurring Opinion of Judge Thomas (06/04/2007 (pdf file 73.81 KB)
Concurring Opinion of Judge Bybee (06/04/2007) (pdf file 61.10 KB)
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