[20060707]RS22470_公民权利和地位：Anza诉理想钢铁供应公司.pdf

1 This report was prepared under the general supervision of (name redacted), Senior Specialist. 2 18 U.S.C. 1962. For a more detailed discussion of RICO and its elements, see CRS Report 96-950A, RICO: A Brief Sketch, by (name redacted). 3 18 U.S.C. 1961(1).Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22470July 7, 2006Civil RICO and Standing: Anza v. Ideal Steel Supply Corporationname redactedLaw ClerkAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) provisioncreates a civil cause of action for any person or entity injured in their business orproperty by reason of a RICO violation. In Anza v. Ideal Steel Supply Corporation, theSupreme Court relied on Holmes v. Securities Investor Protection Corporation and heldthat to establish standing under this civil RICO provision, a plaintiff must demonstratethat he or she was the direct victim of the defendants RICO violation, e.g., a businessmay not sue a competitor that may have gained a competitive advantage by not payingtaxes. The Court explained that this construction will save district courts from thedifficulty of determini