Harrison v. PPG Industries, Inc.

446 U.S. 578 · Decided May 27, 1980 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Harrison v. PPG Industries, Inc. was decided on May 27, 1980 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

Harrison, Regional Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, et al. v. PPG Industries, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1979-092, docket 1979-092-01.

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