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Supreme Court Weighs Trucker's RICO Suit Against CBD Company After THC-Laced Product

Justices deliberate on whether the anti-racketeering law applies to a trucker's job loss from a failed drug test linked to a mislabeled CBD product.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Cannabis plants are pictured at Rob and Sons Cannabis Company in Shawnee, Okla., on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.
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Overview

  • Douglas Horn, a former truck driver, claims he was fired after consuming a CBD product falsely advertised as THC-free.
  • Horn seeks to use the RICO Act to sue Medical Marijuana Inc., aiming for triple damages for alleged business harm.
  • The case hinges on whether job loss can be classified as a business injury under RICO, with justices divided on the interpretation.
  • Conservative justices express concern over expanding RICO to cover personal injuries, while liberal justices argue for broader application.
  • A ruling is expected by June, potentially setting a precedent for how RICO can be applied in product liability cases.