Discretionary Function Exception Cases in Supreme Court of the United States

Browse 3 discretionary function exception cases decided by Supreme Court of the United States. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

3
Cases
2
Defendant Win
1
Plaintiff Win

Discretionary Function Exception Opinions from Supreme Court of the United States (3)

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

SCOTUS: Mexico cannot sue US gunmaker Smith & Wesson in US courts

Supreme Court of the United States · 2025-06-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the Fo...

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

SCOTUS: US not liable for aiding cartels under FTCA

Supreme Court of the United States · 2025-06-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the Un...

Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath

Government not shielded by discretionary function exception for unsecured vehicle

Supreme Court of the United States · 2025-02-21 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 21, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerned whether the United Stat...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many discretionary function exception cases has Supreme Court of the United States decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 discretionary function exception cases from Supreme Court of the United States. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in discretionary function exception cases at Supreme Court of the United States?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Plaintiff Win: 1.

Q: Where can I find plain English summaries of discretionary function exception rulings from Supreme Court of the United States?

Each case page on CaseLawBrief includes an AI-generated plain English summary, key holdings, and legal analysis. Click any case above to read its full analysis.

Explore More

All Supreme Court of the United States Cases All Discretionary Function Exception Cases All Courts All Topics Search