Abdullahi v. Pfizer Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
562 F.3d 163 (2009)
Relevant factsFree
Families (plaintiffs) of Nigerian children who were subjected to a non-consensual drug trial conducted by Pfizer (defendant) in Nigeria sued under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), alleging violations of international law.
IssueFree
Whether foreign citizens may bring an action in U.S. federal courts under the Alien Tort Statute for torts committed outside the United States that violate customary international law.