Arthur Groves v. Ring Screw Works

498 U.S. 168 · Decided December 10, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Arthur Groves v. Ring Screw Works was decided on December 10, 1990 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Labor-management employee discharge” in the Unions area.

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Full case caption

Arthur Groves, Bobby J. Evans and Local 771, Internation Union UAW v. Ring Screw Works, Ferndale Fastener Division

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-016, docket 1990-016-01.

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