Abbott Laboratories v. Gardner
Supreme Court of the United States
387 U.S. 136 (1967)
A legal controversy is ripe for adjudication if the issues are fit for judicial decision and parties would face immediate hardship without court intervention. Judicial review of agency action is available under the Administrative Procedure Act unless explicitly precluded by statute.
Relevant Facts
Abbott Laboratories and other drug manufacturers (plaintiffs) challenged a federal regulation mandating the labeling of prescription drugs with their generic names, alleging it exceeded statutory authority and was unconstitutional.
Issue
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December 8, 2023
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Citations
387 U.S. 136 (1967)