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Date Decision
June 23, 2011
Date Argument
March 30, 2011
Decision Type
opinion of the court (orally argued)
Citations
564 U.S. 604 131 S. Ct. 2567 2011 U.S. LEXIS 4793
180 L. Ed. 2d 580
Docket
09-993
Lower Court Detail
Court in which Case Originated
Minnesota U.S. District Court
Court whose Decision was Reviewed
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Petitioner
drug manufacturer
Respondent
consumer, consumer organization
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.