No. 18-1039

Jeremy Levin, et ux. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Lower Court: Second Circuit
Docketed: 2019-02-08
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
Tags: anti-terrorism-law asset-attachment correspondent-banking electronic-fund-transfer federal-preemption new-york-ucc preemption terrorism-risk-insurance-act
Latest Conference: 2019-04-12
Question Presented (from Petition)

Are blocked EFTs, originating with Iran,

transferred into the U.S. by agents of Iran,

and used to benefit its financial interests, im
mune from recovery by victims of terrorism

and holders of TRIA judgments when the

agent immediately sending the EFT is not it
self an Iranian owned bank entity?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Are blocked EFTs, originating with Iran, transferred into the U.S. by agents of Iran, and used to benefit its financial interests, immune from recovery by victims of terrorism and holders of TRIA judgments when the agent immediately sending the EFT is not itself an Iranian owned bank entity?

Docket Entries

2019-04-15
Petition DENIED.
2019-03-27
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/12/2019.
2019-03-22
Reply of petitioners Jeremy Levin and Dr. Lucille Levin filed.
2019-03-11
Brief of respondent JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in opposition filed.
2019-02-05
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 11, 2019)

Attorneys

Jeremy Levin and Dr. Lucille Levin
Suzelle M. SmithHowarth & Smith, Petitioner
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Steven Brent FeigenbaumKatsky Korins LLP, Respondent