Legal Opinion

United States v. Imperial Food Imports, and American Motorists Insurance Company

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Decided December 8, 1987No. 87-1330PublishedCited by 44 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BISSELL, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal by defendant American Motorists Insurance Company (Motorists) of a summary judgment awarded plaintiff United States of America by the United States Court of International Trade. United States v. Imperial Food Imports, 660 F.Supp. 958 (1987). We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The importation of foodstuffs is regulated by the United States Customs Service (Customs) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and requires the filing of a bond before release of the shipment by Customs. When importing foodstuffs the importer or its broker must notify the FDA, which may…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  3. Jerome H. Lemelson v. Trw, Inc., and Conco, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1985
  4. Sumitomo Bank of Cal. v. IwasakiCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
  5. Jennie-O Foods, Inc. v. United StatesUnited States Court of Claims · 1978

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