Supreme Court of the United States
United States v. Rutherford
June 18, 1979442 U.S. 544
Summary
Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court, holding that the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act's safety and effectiveness requirements apply to terminally ill cancer patients and that no statutory exemption exists for such patients. Accordingly, the Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals and remanded for further proceedings. No concurring or dissenting opinions were filed.
Holding
- Whether the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act precludes terminally ill cancer patients from obtaining Laetrile. The Act’s safety and effectiveness requirements apply to terminally ill patients; no exemption is available, so the injunction is reversed and the case remanded.
Docket 78-605
Cited authorities
- 52 Stat. 1041
- 21 U.S.C. § 321
- 52 Stat. 1052
- 21 U.S.C. § 355
- 42 FR 39768
- 42 FR 39775
- 42 FR 39775
- 21 U.S.C. § 321
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