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United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, Afl-Cio the Commission of La Cosa Nostra Matthew Ianniello, Also Known as Matty the Horse Anthony Provenzano, Also Known as Tony Pro Nunzio Provenzano, Also Known as Nunzi Pro Anthony Corallo, Also Know as Tony Ducks Salvatore Santoro, Also Known as Tom Mix Christopher Furnari, Sr., Also Known as Christie Tick Frank Manzo Carmine Persico, Also Known as Junior, Also Known as the Snake Gennaro Langella, Also Known as Gerry Lang Philip Rastelli, Also Known as Rusty Nicholas Marangello, Also Known as Nicky Glasses Joseph Massino, Also Known as Joey Messina Anthony Ficarotta, Also Known as Figgy Eugene Boffa, Sr. Francis Sheeran Milton Rockman, Also Known as Maishe John Tronolone, Also Known as Peanuts Joseph John Aiuppa, Also Know as Joey O'brien, Also Known as Joe Doves John Phillip Cerone, Also Known as Jackie the Lackie, Also Known as Jackie Cerone Joseph Lombardo, Also Known as Joey the Clown Angelo Lapie

Citations: 96 F.3d 653; 153 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2384; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 25260Docket: 203

Court: Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; September 26, 1996; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which had issued an injunction preventing the respondents-appellants, including members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and individuals associated with organized crime, from pursuing litigation in any other court or forum. The case involved multiple parties, including high-profile figures associated with the Teamsters and La Cosa Nostra. The appeal was submitted on September 17, 1996, and decided on September 26, 1996. The affirmation was based on the reasoning provided in the district court's opinion, specifically cited as United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 911 F. Supp. 743 (S.D.N.Y. 1996). The court included Circuit Judges Lumbard, Meskill, and Winter in the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation

Application: The appellate court upheld the lower court's decision based on the reasoning provided in the district court's opinion.

Reasoning: The affirmation was based on the reasoning provided in the district court's opinion, specifically cited as United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 911 F. Supp. 743 (S.D.N.Y. 1996).

Injunction Against Litigation in Other Courts

Application: The court affirmed an injunction that prevents particular parties from pursuing litigation in other courts or forums.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which had issued an injunction preventing the respondents-appellants, including members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and individuals associated with organized crime, from pursuing litigation in any other court or forum.