Michael J. Astrue v. Karen K. Capato

566 U.S. 541 · Decided May 21, 2012 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Michael J. Astrue v. Karen K. Capato was decided on May 21, 2012 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Juveniles” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, Petitioner v. Karen K. Capato, on Behalf of B. N. C., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2011-054, docket 2011-054-01.

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