Supreme Court Affirms Helms-Burton Act Allows Lawsuits Against Cuban Entities

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has ruled that plaintiffs suing Cuban agencies under the Helms-Burton Act do not need to meet a separate exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. The Court determined that the Helms-Burton Act itself waives the sovereign immunity of these Cuban entities. This decision removes a significant legal hurdle for claimants seeking to pursue cases.