No. 19-508October Term 2019Decided Apr 22, 2021Updated May 26, 2026
AMG Capital Management v. FTC
AMG Capital Management, LLC v. FTC
This case asked whether the Federal Trade Commission can use Section 13(b) of the FTC Act to go straight to federal court not only for an injunction, but also to recover money from companies accused of deceptive practices.
Case status
Decided 9-0 · April 22, 2021 · Opinion by Justice Breyer
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- Latest event
- Decision released Apr 22, 2021
- What it's about
This case asked whether the Federal Trade Commission can use Section 13(b) of the FTC Act to go straight to federal court not only for an injunction, but also to recover money from companies accused of deceptive practices. The dispute arose after the FTC won a large monetary award against Scott Tucker and his payday lending businesses for allegedly misleading consumers.
Question presented
Whether §13(b) of the Act, by authorizing "injunction[s]," also authorizes the Commission to demand monetary relief such as restitution - and if so, the scope of the limits or requirements for such relief.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Apr 22, 2021
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Timing
Decided April 22, 2021
The Court released its decision on April 22, 2021 without hearing oral argument.
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May 26, 2026 | Court records
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Apr 22, 2021 | Court records
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Oct 18, 2019 | Court records
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Sep 3, 2019 | Court records
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