| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-295 | 2d Cir. |
Mar 30, 2009 |
Jun 18, 2009 | 7-2 | Souter | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether a federal bankruptcy court can block private lawsuits that seek damages for injury and death due to exposure to asbestos.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 7-2, in an opinion by Justice David Souter on June 18, 2009.
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