It is significant as the only case allowing Congress to use an Article I power to authorize individuals to sue states.

For instance, in the 1990s, individuals, and eventually the government itself, sued tobacco companies over the health risks of cigarette smoking.

But in 1992, Congress revised the patent and trademark laws to allow individuals to sue states for trespassing on their intellectual property.

First responders and other individuals are suing the City of New York.

Its British edition is being revised due to concerns that individuals named may sue the author for libel.

Some states, including California, allow individuals to sue spammers if the government does not.

The court held only that individuals may not sue states for money damages under that law.

If Personal privacy is breached, individuals can sue.

The law allows individuals to sue state officials who violate rights secured by federal law or the federal Constitution.

An individual can sue for damage to their reputation caused by material broadcast to a third party, including material published online.