Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co.

571 U.S. 99 · Decided December 16, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co. was decided on December 16, 2013 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employee Retirement Income Security Act” in the Economic Activity area.

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Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co.

SCDB identifiers: case 2013-010, docket 2013-010-01.

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