Law360, New York (October 06, 2009) -- While the case ostensibly only concerned a Pakistani Muslim who alleged he was abused in custody, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ashcroft v. Iqbal has received enormous attention — and become a source of ire for some — because it ushered in a heightened pleading standard for all civil lawsuits.
Since the 5-4 decision was issued in May, Iqbal has been cited in district court cases considering issues as wide-ranging as meal break practices at a hospital system, patent claims...
