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Date Decision
February 23, 2011
Date Argument
November 03, 2010
Decision Type
opinion of the court (orally argued)
Citations
131 S. Ct. 1131 2011 U.S. LEXIS 1711
179 L. Ed. 2d 75
Docket
08-1314
Lower Court Detail
Court in which Case Originated
State Trial Court
California
Court whose Decision was Reviewed
State Appellate Court
California
Petitioner
physically injured person, including wrongful death, who is not an employee
Respondent
auto manufacturer
Vote Detail
Issue/Legal Provision (1 of 1)
FEDERALISM
Federal Pre-emption Of State Legislation Or Regulation. Cf. State Regulation Of Business. Rarely Involves Union Activity. Does Not Involve Constitutional Interpretation Unless The Court Says It Does.
