Director v. Rasmussen

440 U.S. 29 · Decided February 21, 1979 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Director v. Rasmussen was decided on February 21, 1979 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability, miscellaneous” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor v. Rasmussen et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1978-036, docket 1978-036-01.

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