Naruto v. Slater (9th Cir. – April 23, 2018)

The monkey who took the selfie — this one — loses in the Ninth Circuit today.More accurately, PETA — which sued as the monkey's "best friend" — loses.  As well as is on the receiving end of some harsh language from the panel.  For example, Judge Bea drops the following text and accompanying footnote in the majority opinion:"First, “[i]n order to establish next-friend standing, the putative next friend must show: (1) that the petitioner is unable to litigate his own cause due to mental incapacity, lack of access to court, or other similar disability; and (2) the next friend has some significant relationship with, and is truly dedicated to the best interests of, the petitioner.” Coalition of Clergy v. Bush, 310 F.3d 1153, 1159–60 (9th Cir. 2002) (quoting Massie ex rel. Kroll v. Woodford, 244 F.3d 1192, 1194 (9th Cir. 2001)). Here, we are concerned with the second requirement. PETA does not claim to have a relationship with…

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