Irwin Memorial Blood Bank of the San Francisco Medical Society v. American National Red Cross

J. BLAINE ANDERSON, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Irwin initiated this action in the lower court pursuant to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552. It sought an order requiring disclosure by appellee Red Cross of certain financial information. Red Cross defended by asserting that it was not an “agency” of the Federal Government within the meaning of the FOIA. The controlling facts were not disputed, and cross-motions for summary judgment were made. Finding that Red Cross was not an “agency” as defined by 5 U.S.C. § 552(e), summary judgment was granted in favor of Red…